…environmental and conservation groups. Several funding priorities to help mitigate the impact of drought conditions and issues of wildfire were pointed out in the letter. “While the bipartisan infrastructure package…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-21-21
…for romaine lettuce, and an in-depth look at issues in California’s meat processing sector. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
McKinney Named New CEO of NASDA
…50 states and four territories, NASDA is a leader and a problem solver on our nation’s most important agricultural issues. I’m honored to get chosen for the position, and I’m…
MSOB: Questions to Answer in Future Biological Research
…water or eroded with our soils.” Biological products of every kind have been looked at to address a wide array of different issues. Many have been shown to be quite…
Reconciliation Process Moving Forward, Tax Policy Questions Remain
…the stepped-up basis provisions. However, there are some provisions that are causing alarm for the ag industry. “It seems like probably one of the most concerning issues for farms and…
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
…experience with agricultural issues on a national scale, Trevino also serves on USDA’s Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee. Several agricultural groups and associations have issued messages of support for the nomination….
White House Points to Meat Processors for High Consumer Prices
…Tyson Foods “categorically rejects” the assertions made in the report and suggests that unusual market conditions and a lack of labor are the more pressing issues. The North American Meat…
Almond Update: Considerations for Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits
…mixes can help address issues of nitrogen and erosion. “Then we have a mix that I call the soil builder mix. It’s kind of a combination of the two; some…
Funding Available to Support Specialty Crop Production
…nuts, dried fruits, horticulture, and nursery crops. Concept proposals will need to be submitted electronically using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal Tool by Friday, October 8. The TRC is responsible…
AFT Adds to Policy Team to Tackle Climate Issues
American Farmland Trust (AFT) just filled a new position on its policy team to tackle climate issues. Samantha Levy joins the policy team as climate policy manager to lead the…
PRS Grant Program to Aid with COVID Related Costs
…who have not received notable financial assistance in response to COVID-19. Another new initiative, the Seafood Processors Pandemic Response and Safety Block Grant program will also be providing additional assistance….
Ag Industry Gathers to Encourage Governor Newsom to Veto AB 616
…to be unionized,” said Johansson. “Playing politics and doing a union check-off wish list at the end of the session instead of dealing with real issues is unacceptable. That’s what…
California Walnut Production Projected to Come Down 15 Percent
…bearing acres. Instances of widespread freezing temperatures in Fall of last year created significant issues for growers. The ongoing drought also created an array of challenges for walnut production. Survey…
AFBF Urges USDA to Address Supply Chain Issues
The American Farm Bureau Federation urges the Department of Agriculture to address supply chain issues facing farmers and ranchers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, the organization details…