…of its employees and the American people. The Budget supports ongoing efforts to help agricultural producers and landowners resolve heirs’ land ownership and succession issues by proposing a program level…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…consistently raising concerns about the substantial impact that port issues continue to have on the industry. “AFBF is pleased the Senate Commerce Committee worked together to advance the Ocean Shipping…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…abundant production. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter explained that further research on smoke exposure might help mitigate purchasing issues in the future. “The more we’re learning about it…
Perennial Herb You Might Want to Consider Growing this Year
…growth habit, and can take over containers and bare areas in your garden. Pennyroyal does have some potential toxicity issues. So, it’s wise to understand the herb and to keep…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…expenses are rising just as quickly or even outpacing revenue, the financial gains evaporate. Right now, there are serious concerns about whether farmers will be able to access the supplies…
Industry Groups Ask CARB for Regulatory Relief Amidst Supply Chain Challenges
…consider alternative solutions allowing flexibility for fleet owners facing challenges in complying with upgrading engines to model year 2010 or newer. Cost and availability of newer trucks are creating issues…
Almond Update: Almond Journey Podcast Providing Unique Industry Insight
…and provide a peer-to-peer perspective on issues affecting almond production. “Growers still go to coffee shops and local diners and a lot of their information that they consume is from…
What You Need to Know if You’re Considering Farming Cress
…to chive, onion and mint. It does not do well next to lettuce. Some issues farmers may face when growing Cress, include flea beetles, black rot, downy mildew and anthracnose….
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…because 44 percent of respondents noted the issues are beginning to turn around. “For the vast majority of these people, issues are both domestic and global,” said Duyck. “The issues…
Carrier Consolidation A Factor in Exorbitant Shipping Costs
…RaboAgrifinance, Roland Fumasi explained that ocean carriers suffered a period of more than a decade struggling with profitability issues. The initial impact of COVID had a compounding affect, also having…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…through the program. The goal is to increase the domestic supply of fertilizer products to address supply issues and increasing costs. Farmers have been dealing with higher fertilizer costs in…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…Hanford using flood irrigation. After having issues with water infiltration, Crum explained that the cover cropping system they have implemented is proving to be beneficial. “We started working with him…
CDFA Seeking Dairy Methane Reduction Projects
…programs provide financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters and implementation of non-digester-based manure management practices that result in long-term methane emissions reductions and maximize environmental co-benefits on commercial…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with the existing three-year farming experience requirements. The definition of veteran farmers is being expanded, along with the provision of additional benefits. Eligible issues along with individuals covered by the…