Two pesticide drift incidents during the month of June resulted in dozens of farm workers being exposed in Fresno and Tulare Counties. The agricultural commissioners for both counties are continuing …
California Rice Headed to China for First Time Ever
Despite the uncertainty surrounding trade relations between the United States and China, California rice will be headlining to China for the first time ever. A deal was reached between Sun …
Labor Bathroom Compliance Can be Tricky
When it comes to compliant farm labor bathrooms, there are several rules operations have to mind. The new Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule inspections are highlighting the need …
Bill to Fix Friant-Kern Canal Continues Forward Progress
The bill that will provide support for necessary repairs to the Friant-Kern Canal is continuing to make forward progress in the California legislature. Senate Bill 559 (SB-559), authored by Senator …
NCBA, State Affiliates Urge Congress to Ratify USMCA
WASHINGTON (NCBA) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) sent a letter signed by 39 of its state affiliates to U.S. Senate and House leaders urging them to support the …
Optimism for Adopting Voluntary Approach to California’s Water Goals
There is hope that a more localized voluntary approach will be adopted to better address California’s water goals, in lieu of regimented guidelines to be implemented statewide. There has been …
Bumblebees Classified as Fish in Endangered Species Petition
A petition from the Xerces Society and the Defenders of Wildlife is calling for the consideration of four bumblebee species to be classified for protection under the California Endangered Species …
Perdue Compares China Actions to College World Series
When asked about current tariff situations, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue likened fair trade practices to the College World Series. AgNet West asked USDA’s top official if American producers need to …
Did California Miss Opportunity to Support Immigration Reform?
The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture said ‘rumors’ in California hurt the last significant immigration reform opportunity. Following his talk at the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue fielded …
Supreme Court Ruling Creates Potential for Increased Digital Wine Sales
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a ruling that has the potential to bring better access for digital wine sales. The 7-2 decision in the Tennessee Wine & Spirits Retailers …
SWEEP Prop Funding Keeps Program Alive
A vital water efficiency incentive program didn’t get state funding this year but still has funding. The State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, also known as SWEEP, was not included in California’s …
How Often Should You Be Watering Your Plants
One thing everything living thing on the planet needs is water. Cathy Isom lets you know how often you should be watering your plants. That’s coming up on This Land …
Secretary Perdue Praises Farming Innovations at Forbes AgTech Summit
At the fifth-annual Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue noted his admiration for the level of innovation that continues to be developed in the agricultural …
FDA Settles FSMA Lawsuit Related to High Risk Foods
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will now be designating certain items as high-risk foods after being sued by the Center for Food Safety (CFS) and the Center for …