…Rounds (S.D.) regarding beef labeling practices: “NCBA understands that the practices alleged in the letter from Senator Rounds and Senator Thune are a concern to cattle producers and we share…
NCBA Applauds Introduction of Hours of Service Legislation
…would apply in every state year-round, as agriculture and specifically livestock move across this country every day. “Agricultural haulers – and especially livestock haulers – face very unique challenges that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the challenges producers in Northern California are facing due…
Domestic Hemp Production Program Becoming Official
…the program later this week after being published in the Federal Register. “We said we’d get it done in time for producers to make planting decisions for 2020 and we…
Kincade Blazes Through Sonoma County, Final Grape Harvest Challenged
…Bitter President of Allied Grape Growers, producers in the Sonoma County area have been impacted and are stuck in the unknown. ”There are a number of our growers affected. Most…
Voting Begins for 2019 FSA County Committee Elections
…the country for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections. “Our county committee members play a key role in our efforts to provide assistance to producers,” said FSA Administrator…
Cattlemen Applaud Introduction of Real MEAT Act of 2019
…and cattle producers need to be able to compete on a fair, level playing field. We want to thank Congressmen Brindisi and Marshall for leading the way on this very…
California Dairy Farmers on Track to Meet Methane Reduction Goal
…highly nutritious dairy products that consumers love.” The Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy has established parameters for the dairy and livestock industries to reduce emission levels to 40 percent below…
Winegrapes Came Back Strong in San Luis Obispo County
…worth of sales. “For the first time in our county’s history we had over $1 billion in crop and livestock sales and that’s something to celebrate,” said Brent Burchett, San…
Understanding eCommerce Platforms for Online Produce Sales
As more consumers continue to move online for their shopping needs, some producers are looking at eCommerce as an extremely viable market for their produce. Data from eMarketer suggests that…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-23-19
…residue on produce in California, hemp holding its value for organic growers, and why citations have become the new normal for fruit and nut producers. Tune in to the show…
Livestock Groups Call Attention to Judicial Activism in Sage Grouse Case
…sage grouse habitat.” – PLC President Bob Skinner “These professional environmental litigants care less about genuine conservation of the sage grouse and more about pushing livestock off of federal lands….
2020 Enrollment for Agriculture Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage Programs Open
Safety Net Program Payments for 2018 Have Started WASHINGTON (USDA/FSA-Oct. 15, 2019) — Agricultural producers now can enroll in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs –…
World Cotton Day Highlights Global Importance of the Commodity
…all types. The event also offered an opportunity for industry stakeholders to build relationships and address the types of challenges that cotton producers are facing on an international level. “Cotton…