…a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. The week’s most important headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
…Field Outreach and Education Tom Devol said it’s an opportunity for them to bring new information to producers that they normally would get at an in-person Almond Conference. “We’re going…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
…for producers, but rather help U.S. cotton to remain attractive to retailers and ensure the viability of the industry for growers. “The use of the self-assessment and the use of…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…adjustments accordingly. The lake will be kept at or above a minimum elevation of 4,138.3 feet. To help offset some of the burden on producers, federal agencies will be providing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-20-21
…declaring drought in California can be ‘tricky’ and the majority of California dairy producers are using ag byproducts in feed. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. Senate Bill 85 contains significant support for wildfire suppression efforts as well…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
…About 112 of the 138 dairies who fed byproducts, fed almond hulls,” Heguy noted. California growers produce a wide array of ag byproducts for dairy producers to choose from. Some…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…funding made available for pandemic assistance. There are also plans to develop a Dairy Donation Program to reimburse producers donating to nonprofits. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag…
USDA Investing More Than $330 Million in Pandemic Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is moving forward with the implementation of the Pandemic Assistance for Producers program. USDA has made more than $330 million available to food supply…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…producers who will struggle due to reduced surface and groundwater supplies. Additionally, the group asks the Newsom Administration to engage with San Joaquin Valley lawmakers about the impact of water…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-15-21
…the importance of funding UC Cooperative Extension programs with legislators, the latest Prop 65 decision a win for food producers and find out about the state’s role is in the…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…event is hosted by California Farm Bureau and brings together Farm Bureau members, 4-H and FFA students, producers, and supporters. It also gives folks a chance to listen to guest…