…2017, farmers received approximately 14.6 cents of every food marketing dollar, according to the Agriculture Department’s revised Food Dollar Series. However, after accounting for the costs of production, U.S. farmers…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-01-19
…the year 2018, concerns regarding FDA guidance on animal genomics, farmers not dumping fertilizer blindly on crops and another episode of Voices of the Valley. Tune in to the show…
Strategizing Better Agricultural Engagement with Public Officials
https://www.facebook.com/AgNetWest/videos/482039932338151/ Farmers and ranchers would be best served by approaching agricultural engagement with public officials in a more unified manner, highlighting the underlying importance of having a strong agricultural industry. …
DOJ Now Investigating Poultry Price-Fixing Allegations
…filed similar lawsuits against several of the companies named in the Maplevale suit. Poultry farmers have also been involved in litigation against some of the leading poultry processors, alleging a…
USDA Research is Driving Technological Innovation
…which highlights innovations from scientists and researchers that are solving problems for farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers; and creating opportunities for American businesses to thrive. Secretary Perdue discussed the release…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 06-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how young farmers are successfully shrinking their student loan…
Almond Update: Children’s Book Educating and Raising Money for FFA
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…