Another project out of the 2019 Almond Leadership Program is creatively raising money for California Future Farmers of America. Grizzly Nut and leadership program participant Falastine ‘Fill’ Munoz is a mother…
Industry Concerned with FDA Oversight of Animal Genomics
…involved in the regulation of gene-edited animals, telling farmers at a recent event in Iowa that he would be discussing the issue with President Donald Trump. About the Author Brian…
USDA Farm Bill Implementation Progress Update
…to each agency’s respective mission areas. “America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers depend on the certainty and availability of USDA’s programs and assistance. That is why we are working diligently…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-26-19
…a House Agriculture Committee hearing on soil health. You’ll find out why farmers are cautiously waiting for progress between the U.S. and China as chemicals widely used as pesticides for…
USDA Offers Producers Options to Re-enroll or Extend Expiring CRP Contracts
…their contract, should contact their USDA service center by August 23. To locate your local FSA office, visit www.farmers.gov. More information on CRP can be found at www.fsa.usda.gov/crp. Source: USDA/Farm Service Agency…
Chinese Trade Negotiations to Continue at G20 Summit
…at the G20 summit. The White House released a statement that said “the two leaders discussed the importance of leveling the playing field for U.S. farmers, workers, and businesses through…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-20-19
…supporting FFA. They started this last year and it was a success so they are bringing it back. All proceeds go to California Future Farmers of America scholarships. About the…
Almond Update: FORE! Support California FFA June 27
…spots left for golfers in the tournament and several opportunities for sponsorships to support the California Future Farmers of America. The golf tournament is just one of the many fundraisers…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
…offered to teachers, nurses, and other public servants. HR 3232 would extend the debt forgiveness provisions to farmers and ranchers. A survey conducted by the National Young Farmers Coalition (NYFC)…
Stringent, Discretionary Enforcement of CalOSHA Safety Standards
Farmers and ranchers are being encouraged to enhance their protocols related to safety standards as California’s Division of Occupational Safety and Health (CalOSHA) steps up its enforcement. AgSafe President and…
Squaring Off Against the Unknown, California Hemp Grower Bets Big
…genotype side, the political side,” said Donald Collins, President of SoCal Farms. “But any unknown from a government agency is kind of tough to live with.” SoCal Farms was formed…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
…help with the development of customized solutions for farmers at a local level. “We’re making good progress on integrating the acquired agriculture business, and are now starting to implement a…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
…the Healthy Soils Program, the State Water Efficiency and Energy Program, as well as the Alternative Manure Management Program all offer farmers and ranchers a multitude of different benefits. However,…
Perdue Headlining Forbes AgTech Summit, Continuing Innovation Focus
…technology, entrepreneurialism and agriculture. Speakers include: Minos Athanassiadis, Business Area Director, Trimble/HarvestMark Julie Baker, Cofounder & COO, Ursa Space Systems Wade Barnes, CEO, Farmers Edge Soren Bjorn, President, Driscoll’s of…