U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith recently introduced legislation that would give the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) the responsibility of regulating, inspecting, and labeling cell-cultured meat products. The Cell-Cultured Meat and …
Farm Groups Ask President, Congress for Disaster Relief
A group of 135 farm organizations and banks that supply seasonal loans to farms and ranches today called on the President and Congress to put aside political differences and supply …
2018 Had the Lowest Wine Export Value in Six Years
The U.S. wine export value declined by nearly five percent last year as trade relations with important wine markets continue to be strained. The $1.47 billion in wine exports was …
Ag Census Looks at Data Differently
The release of the National Agriculture Statistic Service’s Census of Agriculture showed there are more women and younger farmers who are making decisions on farms nationwide. The service found this …
US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices
A World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel found that certain Chinese trade practices were inconsistent with WTO commitments. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue …
State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches
California officials are currently accepting proposals for the California State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). The program is a federally funded grant opportunity that is made possible through the U.S. Small …
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
A bill moving through the state legislature looks to make repairs and enhancements to the Friant-Kern Canal. Senate Bill 559 was authored by Senator Melissa Hurtado, representing the 14th Senate …
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is now accepting proposals for its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $500,000 is available for one- to three-year grants. The maximum …
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
Those looking to enroll in USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program will have until Friday, May 10 to apply for funding this year. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will be investing …
Census Reports California Operating Farms are Down
The National Agriculture Statics Service releases the Census of Agriculture once every five years. The information collected over that period of time details trends in the industry. In California, the …
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the implementation status of the 2018 Farm Bill. President Trump signed this Farm Bill into law on December 20th, 2018 and the U.S. …
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the results of the 2017 Census of Agriculture, spanning some 6.4 million new points of information about America’s farms and ranches and those …
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
Lawmakers recently heard testimony about the needs of California’s water grid at a recent House Subcommittee meeting on Water, Oceans, and Wildlife. Several experts presented information about the current conditions …
Ag Employers Urged to Weigh in on Nighttime Labor Regulations
The opportunity for public comment on the proposed changes to nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is nearing its end. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is …