…providing good-paying jobs and an economic boon for the construction industry.” Other supporters of the plan include Farmers for Free Trade, the California Farm Bureau Federation, Rural Voices USA, and…
Week in Review: Dismal Snowpack Reflects Drought Conditions, More COVID Relief Coming
…further support farmers and ranchers. The risks involved with the California water futures market may outweigh the potential benefits for the agricultural community. A new report details the critical importance…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…farmers, community members, university researchers, representatives from the pesticide industry, commodity groups, etcetera. The new workgroup will help identify practices, protocols, and tools to make the shift to safe pest…
Dismal Snowpack Survey Reflects Third Driest Year on Record
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack recently declared all California counties natural disaster areas due to drought. Water allocations have also been disappointing for farmers in recent weeks. DWR lowered water…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…integrity of the organic label. Signatories of the letter include the Organic Trade Association, National Farmers Union, and the American Sustainable Business Council. A group of four lawmakers also sent…
Latest COVID Relief Package to Benefit Cotton Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced additional coronavirus relief is on the way for farmers and ranchers. Additional aid will be provided through the existing Coronavirus Food Assistance…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…the water futures market present it as an economic tool available to farmers to help offset the real costs of physical water transfers. However, the risks involved may outweigh the…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
…mid-sized farmers to compete. The process of food system concentration has also been occurring within the processing sector. A small number of processing firms have increased their market share considerably….
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…Senate, many farmers do not see a future in labor-intensive agriculture as the margins between profitability and loss disappear due to the federal government’s outdated policies and broken immigration system.”…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…agricultural research will also be necessary for keeping American farmers and ranchers competitive. Public investment in Brazil has helped the country surpass the U.S. in becoming the world’s largest supplier…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-30-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering California farmers adjusting to the dramatic increase to the…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…per hour in California. After a delay to the 2021 wage rate, the increase is a significant concern for farmers looking to budget their labor costs. “I think it’s going…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…imports and to undercut prices in the U.S. puts America’s farmers and ranchers at a competitive disadvantage.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…variety of programs such as food banks, farmer’s markets, and school programs. A total of $600 million would be used for investments in regional food economies. The measure aims to…