…provide the ladders of opportunity are just absolutely critical,” said Creamer. “Farming is a tough business and really the skills and expertise needed now and in future generations are only…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…Agricultural education is helping prepare the next generation of farmers and ranchers to incorporate smarter farming tools in their operations. While the number of ag students falls short of the…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…The purpose of the support is to assist small and underserved farmers impacted by the pandemic to gain access to recovery resources. Multiple lawmakers have been enthusiastic about including farming…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…“While highways and bridges are front and center in the administration’s proposal, federal investments in water storage and conveyance present an opportunity to strengthen our farming and rural communities while…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…case are approaching the issue on a larger scale. The plaintiffs assert that requiring farming operations to allow access to the public is a violation of the Fifth Amendment. The…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…our food and farming systems to be more equitable for all Californians, while protecting our environment and our farmlands, so California’s agricultural industry can remain competitive for many decades to…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…stake in the cost of water and want to participate in the market are called hedgers. In a farming scenario, a producer would “hedge” their financial risk by locking in…
Senate Hearing Highlights Role of Ag in Mitigating Climate Change
Agricultural industry members recently testified at a Senate hearing about the value that farming can provide in addressing climate concerns. Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and…
Farm City Newsday 1,000 Episodes Celebration Wraps Up with Biobest
…control insects in its portfolio, as well as bumblebees for natural pollination. The biobest team also helps craft biological control plans to match the needs of individual farming operations. Morales…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-16-21
…point for the new food safety rule, weighing the cost of farming versus food insecurity, and a drone company is using AI to count fruit while in flight. Tune in…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
…removes another barrier to entry for sons and daughters or other beginning farmers to carry-on our agricultural legacy and make farming more accessible to all.” The legislation is also being…
Coalition Highlights Value of Crop Insurance as Congress Develops Budget
…crop insurance policy.” Nearly 60 different organizations representing farming, banking, and conservation interests make up the coalition. Some of the groups include the American Farm Bureau Federation, National Council of…