N95 masks for pesticide applications are still hard to find

05/06/20 7:05 AM By Brad Hooker

As the state pumps nearly $1 billion into procuring N95 masks for healthcare workers, industries like agriculture are left competing for purchases and relying on cloth masks when possible.

Farm Hands West: Newsom appoints two ag individuals to his economic recovery task force

04/29/20 6:00 AM By Hannah Pagel

Gov. Gavin Newsom added two leaders from the California agricultural community to his 80-member economic recovery task force and Scott Horsfall announces his retirement from the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.

Daybreak: Trump’s water plan is bringing slight benefits in new allocations

02/26/20 12:46 AM By Brad Hooker

In resigning, Lyons applauds Newsom’s attention to the valley * MFP benefitted ‘most affected’ * China acts on China deal

Daybreak: Rice gets a boost in Korea

11/19/19 8:25 PM By Brad Hooker

Policy year in review for almonds * Conservatives look to stop ag labor fix

Daybreak: Reports from the blackout zones

10/11/19 1:15 AM By Brad Hooker

Grazing cited for wildfire prevention *Trump, Chinese to meet after ‘big day’ * Happy Farmers Day!

Farm groups: Trade aid is not working for California

06/12/19 5:36 AM By Brad Hooker

Economists and farm groups say the Trump Administration's $16-billion "trade aid" package is designed for Midwestern farmers and the amount that trickles over to California farmers will provide little relief.

Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn.

This week’s Open Mic guest is Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. In a state noted for its lakes and natural beauty, dry weather remains a huge issue for livestock and crop farmers alike. Smith says additional federal support may be needed in her state and others. In this interview, Smith discusses the two infrastructure packages at play on Capitol Hill as well as concerns over federal spending. Smith is a strong supporter of the Renewable Fuel Standard but agrees with a balanced “all of the above” attitude toward the nation’s energy needs. She shares concerns over cattle price discovery and sees labor issues as a top priority for the ag industry.

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Opinion: American Families Plan “transfer tax” proposal is the real threat to agriculture

In this opinion piece, former Rep. Collin Peterson, D-Minn., discusses how family farms and ranches will negatively be affected due to the transfer tax that would have to be paid to use stepped-up basis.

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Washington Week in Review: July 30, 2021: Infrastructure bill, confirmation and beef hearings

It was a busy week in Washington as Senators announced an infrastructure agreement and a pair of USDA nominees headed to Capitol Hill to try and make their way to the department. More on that and a look at a pair of hearings examining the beef industry in this week's video.

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