NMPF, IDFA Urge Congress to Challenge WHO Proposal Prohibiting Promotion of Milk & Milk Products to Young Children The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association urged …
Sec. Ross reflects on visit to Vietnam
CDFA Secretary Karen Ross joined the trade group WUSATA last week for a trip to Vietnam to discuss export opportunities and climate smart agriculture. Here are some of the highlights …
Worms Make Winery More Sustainable
A California winery is taking the next step in sustainable wine-growing by installing a system that will clean its wastewater with the power of earthworms. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations
USDA Expands Safety-Net for Dairy Operations Adding Next-Generation Family Members Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that dairy farms participating in the Margin Protection Program (MPP) can now update their production …
Sec. Ross’ Visit to Vietnam
Coverage of Secretary Ross’ trade visit to Vietnam from Vietnam Plus CDFA Secretary Karen Ross visited Vietnam last week as part of a delegation of the Western United States Agricultural …
North American Producers Committed
North American Producers Committed To Responsible Pork Production North American pork producer leaders meeting last week in Whistler, British Columbia, confirmed their industry’s common focus on producing nutritious, sustainable and …
Dairy Organizations Seek Congressional Support for TPP
The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association asked members of Congress in a letter today to support the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement …
Veteran Serves Escondido Ag Community
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is celebrating National Volunteer Week by thanking and honoring its Earth Team volunteers After service in the U.S. Navy, that included deployment to Kuwait and …
Support Urged for TPP
Agricultural, Food Groups Urge Support For TPP The National Pork Producers Council today joined 225 other agricultural and food organizations in expressing support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement and in …
Climate Change Bill Moves Forward
Bill supporting farmers’ efforts to combat climate change moves forward Unanimous, bipartisan support for Wolk climate change measure Legislation by Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis) to support agricultural practices that reduce …
High Tunnel System Initiative
The High Tunnel System is a conservation practice available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). This practice helps producers: Extend the growing season Improve plant quality and soil quality …
Near Normal Snowpack in Most of the West
Parts of the Southwest remain dry During March, the Northwest received above average precipitation and the Southwest dried out, according to data from the fourth 2016 forecast by USDA’s Natural …
DPR Fumigant Notification Workshops
State Holds Workshops On Fumigant Pesticide Notification, Seeks Ideas on Notification Process The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will hold two workshops to hear ideas from various stakeholder groups …
Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate
U.S. EPA Provides Nearly $1.5 Million to Two Universities in California to Protect Air Quality in a Changing Climate The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced $8.5 million in research …