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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Agri-Business”

orchard recycling

Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025

Brian German March 4, 2021 Agri-Business, Regulation

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. CARB established January 1, 2025, as the absolute end date …

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ag burningorchard recyclingWestern Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA)
Webinar

Speedier COVID Assistance Expected with New USDA Leadership in Place

Jim Rogers March 4, 2021 Agri-Business, Radio Reports

With the U.S. Department of Agriculture finalizing leadership positions, assistance for producers affected by COVID should be on the way soon. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton …

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National Cotton Council (NCC)Reece LangleyU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
supreme court

Supreme Court Asked to Review Case Against California’s Prop 12

Jim Rogers March 3, 2021 Radio Reports, Regulation

The legal challenges to the animal housing requirements established in California’s Proposition 12 are continuing. The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) recently filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court for …

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North American Meat InstituteProp 12U.S. Supreme Court
snow

California Snow Levels Low, Matching Water Storage Levels

Brian German March 2, 2021 Agri-Business, Water

The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed the third manual snow survey at Phillips Station. Readings indicated …

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California snowpackCalifornia watermanual snow survey
bankers

FACA Expands Membership and Narrows Its Focus

Brian German March 2, 2021 Agri-Business, Industry

The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) is working to narrow its focus on specific policy recommendations. Initially, the group established more than 40 policy recommendations back in November. As …

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American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA)Produce marketing association

Partnership Looks to Enhance Organic Conservation Practices

Brian German March 1, 2021 Agri-Business, USDA-NRCS

A new three-year partnership is aimed at helping expand the implementation of organic conservation practices. An agreement was recently made between the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service …

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Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)organic agricultureOrganic Farming Research Foundation
usda

USDA Leadership Continues Taking Shape with Recent Appointments

Brian German March 1, 2021 USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has been announcing new personnel to key positions within the department. Notable USDA leadership appointments include Gloria Montaño Greene as Deputy Under Secretary for …

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U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)USDA/FSA
usda

Lawmakers Ask Biden for Rural Broadband Infrastructure Improvements

Brian German February 26, 2021 Agri-Business, Technology

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is encouraging President Joe Biden to make rural broadband infrastructure a priority moving forward. Members of the Congressional Rural Broadband Caucus sent a letter detailing …

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broadband internetrural broadband

MSOB: FRAC Group History and Increasing Importance in Biological Industry

Taylor Hillman February 25, 2021 Industry, Making Sense of Biologicals

FRAC group concerns could be an increasing issue in the biological fungicide industry as more products and knowledge is developed. A Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC) group is a model …

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biologicalsMaking Sense of Biologicals
senate

American Rescue Plan Legislation Moving Through Congress

Jim Rogers February 25, 2021 Legislative, Radio Reports

Congressional committees continue moving through the process of getting the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package passed. The relief package proposed by the Biden Administration, known as the American Rescue Plan, …

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American Rescue PlanNational Cotton Council (NCC)Reece Langley
farm bureau

American Farm Bureau Seeking CFAP Application Extension

Brian German February 24, 2021 Agri-Business, Industry

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) is seeking additional time for producers to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Friday, February 26 is the current deadline to apply …

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AFBF President Zippy DuvallCoronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
vilsack

Senate Confirms Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary for the Second Time

Brian German February 24, 2021 Agri-Business, USDA-NRCS

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Tom Vilsack to once again lead the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  By a vote of 92-7, Vilsack will assume the position of being the …

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Secretary of Agriculture Tom VilsackU.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Low Initial CVP Allocations Met with Disappointment

Brian German February 24, 2021 Agri-Business, Water

The Bureau of Reclamation has released the initial water allocations for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors for 2021. Low CVP allocations reflect drier than average winter conditions combined with lower …

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Central Valley Projectwater allocationswater supplies

New AEWR from Department of Labor Brings California Up To $16.05

Brian German February 24, 2021 Agri-Business, Labor and Immigration

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has finally revealed what the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) will be for 2021. Employers of H-2A workers will now know what wage expectations …

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Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR)H-2A ProgramLabor Costs
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