…can visit the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure webpage to review the proposed priorities and submit comments to grants@cdfa.ca.gov by 5 P.M. on August 3, 2023. Brian German Ag News Director…
Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
Several California Future Farmers of America (FFA) members that received scholarships from The Almond Board of California (ABC) this year were featured on a recent episode of the Almond Journey…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…González-Colón (R-Puerto Rico-At-Large) introduced bipartisan legislation to support women farmers and ranchers in Maine and across the United States. These lawmakers recently introduced the Women in Agriculture Act. The legislation…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…Act is so important. It will increase investments in organic agriculture research so that our organic farmers can be more productive, profitable and resilient.” The OSRI Act would charge USDA…
Solutions to Streamline and Improve Disaster Assistance
While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said…
Land Sales Slowing, Prices Remain High
…apparent, according to Farmers National Company. That trend has continued into the first half of 2023 with fewer properties being offered for sale and market values that are dramatically off…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…“Farm Bill for America’s Families: Sustaining Our Future” campaign. The effort is composed of a diverse group of advocates for farmers, food security and nutrition, environment and wildlife, among others….
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…and CEO of the Almond Board of California, Richard Waycott acknowledged the setbacks faced by almond growers in recent years and commended their ability to overcome these challenges. “Almond farmers…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
…pretty broad mix across the dairy industry. Normally we see farmers, farmer organizations like cooperatives or farmer groups like those I represent on the National Milk Producers and U.S. Dairy…
Permitting Reform Legislation to Benefit Sites Reservoir
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. The Sites Project Authority commended Governor Gavin…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…the US sugar farmers and the US sugar program and push back against what some would argue for. And that is that we need to be more dependent on imports…
Xochitl Torres Small Confirmed as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…passion for the issues and unwavering advocacy for the farmers, ranchers, and foresters,” Scott noted. Torres Small had been nominated back in February after Jewel Bronaugh announced her decision to…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…producers improve their biosecurity,” she said. You can find the resources online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI Sabrina Halvorson…
FAA Rule Change for Farm Drones
…difficult process.” However, Erickson points out that there is a public safety aspect to the regulations. The FAA says 14 CFR Part 137 governs the use of aircraft, including drones,…