…heroes of the pandemic but once again, they must react to a rule handed down by fiat instead of going through a deliberate regulatory process where the voices of farmers…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…were compounded by a multitude of natural disasters such as wildfires. FSA worked with farmers and ranchers to help navigate challenges and provide assistance. “Through this tough year, FSA continued…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…the relationship between dairy farmers and other crop producers. Researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension note that the practice of upcycling ag by-products has a significant impact on…
Making Preparations for Expiration of Ag Milage Extension of ARB Truck Rule
Many farmers are making preparations for the expiration of the ag mileage extension for the California Air Resources Board’s (ARB) truck rule. The ag milage extension currently allows trucks that…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…farmers, ranchers and processors.” Several successful endeavors were accomplished throughout 2020. The Phase One trade agreement with China was signed back in January, addressing several points of contention between the…
Wounded Warrior Project Partners with Farmer Veteran Coalition
…veterans turned farmers. The funding from the WWP will also support 36 new fellowships, with at least half of them designated for female veterans. The WWP is providing 2021 partners…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…the EPA. As secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality, he reached out to farmers and ranchers to better understand the challenges facing agriculture. He has a reputation for…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
California Farm Bureau congratulates Secretary of State Alex Padilla on his recent appointment to serve as a U.S. senator from California in the 117th Congress. Gov. Gavin Newsom selected Padilla…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 12-24-20
…annual conference. Also, biopesticides are not immune to resistance concerns and a study that shows MFP falls short of covering losses of California farmers. Tune in to the show for…
Questions to Ask Before Installing Solids Separator on Dairy Farms
…dairy operation will dictate what type of separator will achieve the best results. Livestock Risk Management Specialist, Deanne Meyer said there are several questions dairy farmers will need to ask…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…moves forward with an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR). The goal is to implement a more scientifically-sound process for the development of new technologies that will benefit American farmers…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…be expanded, and more support will be provided for specialty and non-specialty crop growers. “We’re pleased that Congress understands the toll the pandemic continues to take on farmers, ranchers and…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
…and to those who care for it: the farmers, ranchers and farm employees of California and the United States. He focused his public service on benefiting agriculture and all those…