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

census

Ag Census Looks at Data Differently

Dan April 19, 2019Census of Agriculture

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 …

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2017 Census of Agriculturefemale producersUSDA-NASS
China

US Wins Another Dispute Over Chinese Trade Practices

Brian German April 18, 2019Agri-Business, Trade

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 …

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China trade policywheat tradeWorld Trade Organization (WTO)
international buyers

State Trade Expansion Program Deadline Approaches

Brian German April 16, 2019Agri-Business, Funding

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 …

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agriculture tradeCDFASTEP program
friant

Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle

Dan April 16, 2019Water

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 …

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Friant-Kern Canal. Senate Bill 559San Joaquin ValleySenator Melissa Hurtado
nrcs

NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants

Dan April 16, 2019Industry News Release, USDA

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 …

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CIGconservationUSDA/NRCS California
conservation stewardship

Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10

Brian German April 15, 2019Agri-Business, USDA

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 …

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conservationCSPUSDA/NRCS
census

Census Reports California Operating Farms are Down

Dan April 15, 2019Census of Agriculture

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 …

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2017 Census of AgricultureGary R. KeoughUSDA-NASS
farm bill

USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress

Dan April 12, 2019Farm Bill, Industry News Release, Legislative

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. …

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2018 Farm BillSonny PerdueUSDA
census

2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available

Dan April 11, 2019Census of Agriculture, Industry News Release

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 …

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2017 Census of AgricultureAg Secretary PerdueHubert HamerUSDA-NASS
shasta dam

Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs

Brian German April 9, 2019Agri-Business, Water

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 …

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California waterwater suppliesWater System

Ag Employers Urged to Weigh in on Nighttime Labor Regulations

Brian German April 8, 2019Agri-Business, Regulation

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 …

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agricultural laborfarm labor
border

Make the Border Wall an Asset not a Liability

Dan April 4, 2019Energy, Labor and Immigration, Western View

Back when I was growing up in a small town on the Rio Grande, the border with Mexico was just a line in the sand – sometimes a barb wire …

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border wallLen WilcoxMexicosolar energy
census

USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away

Dan April 4, 2019Census of Agriculture, Industry News Release

Videos on how to use Census data are now available The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will release the 2017 Census of Agriculture results …

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Agriculture Secretary Sonny PerdueCensus of AgricultureUSDA-NASS
usda

USDA Launches New Farmers.gov Features to Help with H2A Applications, Managing Loans

Dan April 3, 2019Economy, Industry News Release, Labor and Immigration

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched two new features on farmers.gov to help customers manage their farm loans and navigate the application process for …

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agriculture economyagriculture laborAgriculture Secretary Sonny Perduefarm loanH2A program
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