…producers from anti-competitive practices within the sector. Efforts will be undertaken to enable better enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act in identifying deceptive practices and preferential treatment. USDA will…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
…producers, the first assessments of the initial groundwater sustainability plans released by the DWR and despite the drop in cherry export volume in 2020 the value increased. Tune in to…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…and aggregation, and markets and consumers. USDA will be providing direct assistance, grants, training, and technical assistance to support producers. Investments will also be made to expand overall processing capacity…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
…virus. Market conditions for lemons have been trending in a positive direction in recent years, but obstacles remain for California producers. Rice planting season has wrapped up and although there…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
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Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-09-21
…but domestic producers face challenges and taking action plans for pre-hull split in almond orchards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
Market conditions for lemons have been trending in a positive direction in recent years. However, there are still come obstacles for California producers to reap the benefits of increased demand….
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…reduce producers’ overall premium bill to help ensure producers can continue this climates-smart agricultural practice.” Farmers that insured their spring crop and planted qualifying cover crops for the current crop…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-08-21
…FARMER funding important for SJV producers and NIFA investing $14.5 Million through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…
Addressing Resistance-Breaking Strain of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
…significant breakthrough for the industry. Producers quickly adopted new cultivars with the gene that was shown to be resistant to the virus. It appears that the new strain of the…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
…there’s a consensus that market dynamics which consistently squash producer profitability are not sustainable for live cattle or beef producers,” NCBA President Jerry Bohn said in a press release. ““As…
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
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Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
…the United States is suitable for growing tea. That’s good news for agricultural producers who may want to consider growing tea for profit. Especially for those in USDA growing zones…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…the Government of Canada. U.S. dairy producers have been calling for action, accusing Canada of undermining the ability of American dairy exporters to compete in the Canadian market. A coalition…