…at a rapid rate. Acreage has been growing, along with livestock herd sizes over the past 30 years. The increased farm size has made it increasingly challenging for smaller and…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…a projected 60 percent or more in order to meet demand. Advances in agricultural research will be critical for helping producers meet future food demand. More U.S. public investment in…
MSOB: RNA-Based Fungicide On The Horizon?
…system to process those molecules.” Jin said with the new delivery, an RNA-based fungicide would be more durable against resistance development and could be another eco-friendly tool for producers. Listen…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…producers are encountering. The group is encouraging action on behalf of American producers to ensure adequate access to an essential market for U.S. ag products. “Mexico is one of America’s…
Animal Agriculture Alliance Protecting Farmers from Animal Activists
…it will be the cause of future pandemics.” Since animals are sometimes raised in confinement, animal rights activists have claimed disease is ready to be spread throughout livestock and then…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 03-26-21
…of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program from Sec. Vilsack, and nursery demand ramping up after a slow end to 2020. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule
…people in the industry who have specific questions, they can also just contact the AMS directly.” Listen to the radio report below. USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…set of producers, including to socially disadvantaged communities, small and medium sized producers, and farmers and producers of less traditional crops.” The Pandemic Assistance for Producers program consists of four…
Almond Update: Regulatory Hurdles for India’s Incredible Market
The Indian market has been a highlight for California almond producers over the last several years. When trade relations between the US and China soured in 2018, shipments of almonds declined to the…
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
…Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s….
Renewal Applications for CSP Being Extended
…years and agreeing to implement additional conservation practices on their land. There are more than 11,000 contracts that are currently set to expire on December 31. Ag producers can earn…
The Right Companion Animals to Raise with Sheep
…these benefits is parasite prevention. Donkeys are often raised with sheep as livestock guardian animals. Poultry, such as Chickens, Guineas, and Ducks are often raised with sheep. Horses, Llamas, and goats…
Voting is Underway for QIP Sunset Referendum
…of Agriculture Karen Ross back in January. The voting period opened on March 4 and dairy producers will have until June 1 to submit their ballots. California Market Milk Producers…