This week’s headlines covered what kind of impact California’s water supply rules are going to have on the economy, as well as the impending Ag Order 4.0 which will have …
Addressing Activist Groups Coming onto Farms and Ranches
Dealing with activist groups and protestors near agricultural operations can be a delicate situation, so it is important that farmers and ranchers know their rights if that type of scenario …
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
At a time when sustainability and transparency are at the forefront of consumers’ minds, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol becomes an even more important initiative. Hill + Knowlton Strategies is …
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
The Almond Alliance of California is hosting the 2020 Almond Festival at the State Capital from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12 on the West Steps of …
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released new plans for addressing leafy greens food safety to help strengthen efforts to mitigate foodborne illness. In response to the repeated …
Week in Review: Citrus Gets A Break from Tariffs and Hemp Rule Flexibility
The top stories this week shine a light on the truth about animal agriculture and emissions, as well as what the USDA is expecting for hemp testing compliance. Other highlights …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Sub-Inch Technology Helping Producers Be Stewards
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at …
Legislative Effort to Address California Nutria Problem Moves Forward
The effort to address the California nutria problem may be getting some federal support. Representative Josh Harder’s bipartisan bill to provide federal support for eradicating nutria populations was passed in …
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
Emissions related to animal agriculture are often highlighted as a reason for embracing a meatless diet or forgoing the consumption of any type of animal products. The significance of emissions …
Curious Trend in Cover Cropping in California
It appears that the level of adoption for cover cropping in California is significantly lagging behind the rest of the country. While there are a number of different factors that …
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
In February, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue unveiled USDA‘s efforts to incentivize and encourage sustainable farming practices through its, Agriculture Innovation Agenda. It’s an agenda with a solution for farmers, consumers, …
AFBF Expands Mental Health Awareness Welcoming Farm State of Mind Campaign
Over the past few years, unpredictable weather, destructive pests, trade tension, labor shortages, and unstable markets have all placed pressure on America’s farmers. According to a Farm Bureau survey, “a …
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Concerns and Water Allocations and Litigation
This week’s top stories highlight concern surrounding spotted lanternfly, a preview of the upcoming Golden State Dairy Management Conference, the lawsuit response to President Trump’s water plan, as well as …
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
MODESTO, Calif. — The Almond Board of California (ABC) announces the promotion of Josette Lewis, Ph.D., to Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) from her present position of Director, Agricultural Affairs, which …