…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON (USDA) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced up to $16 million in available funding to help socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers own and operate successful farms….
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…U.S. pork producers are working to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF), an animal disease affecting only pigs and with no human health or food safety risks, Herring…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a CARB Off-Road Mobile Source training, Senate Bill 1…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…of upland cotton have been planted for 2019, down from 48,000 acres planted last year. Altogether California cotton growers have planted 280,000 acres for the 2019 crop. The total amount…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
The sale between two major winemakers is keeping some grapes from being purchased. The $1.7 billion deal in which E&J Gallo Winery would buy 34 wine and spirit labels from Constellation Brands remains…
Why You Need to Grow Mixed Berries at Home
…are bans on growing productive lawns because they can stand as ornamentals rather than productive plants. There are so many to choose from. Blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and strawberries. But, there…
Perdue on the Department of Labor’s Proposed H2A Modernized Rule
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement on the Department of Labor’s proposed rule to modernize the H-2A program to reflect stakeholder concerns…
Methane Reduction Funding Down but Not Out
The funding for methane reduction received some significant cuts in California’s 2019-2020 budget, but the programs that support the development of methane reducing projects will remain available. While the application…
Last Minute Push to Revive COOL in USMCA
Some lawmakers are looking to revive the country-of-origin labeling requirement, known as COOL. Repealed three years ago, the law required beef and pork products to be labeled with their origin. …
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-15-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the new features at this year’s PMA Foodservice Conference,…
Five New Strawberry Varieties Available to Growers
…Courtesy: UC Davis Moxie and Royal Royce also could help a producer reduce labor costs. Strawberry plants produce what are called ‘runners’. They are off-shoots that can form new plants….
Value of Dairy Exports Highest in Four Years
According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council, it appears that the total value of American dairy exports reached a four-year high in May at nearly $540 million. Analysts attribute the…