Cow-to-cow transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has been confirmed in 26 herds so far, in eight …
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
Six major commodity groups oppose Corteva Agribusiness’s petition for antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from India and China. The organizations argue that such duties could restrict farmers’ access …
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
Efforts to combat challenges with invasive fruit fly are ramping up federally and at the state level, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service …
Week in Review: Avoiding Citrus Thrip Damage & Delays to Clean Truck Check
The citrus industry is making preparations to hopefully avoid another bad year for citrus thrips. The California Air Resources Board is delaying the smog check component of the program for …
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
Congress has allocated an additional $500,000 to help support a new citrus breeding program in Parlier. Both the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and California Citrus Mutual (CCM) praised congressional leaders …
Differing Opinions on Updates to WIC Nutrition Program
Updates to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) are receiving mixed responses. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has celebrated the updates to the WIC …
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
Seeing a threat to the future of agriculture in the United States, American Farmland Trust (AFT) launched a new product certification in March including a “U.S. Farmed” label, to promote …
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
A requirement under the Clean Truck Check program has been pushed back. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is delaying the smog check component of the program for an additional …
Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions Lower
Agriculture again reduces its greenhouse gas emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New data released this month from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows agriculture decreased its …
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
The citrus industry is making preparations to hopefully avoid another bad year for citrus thrips. General Manager of Cobblestone Fruit, Colby Campbell said damage last year was some of the …
Vilsack on Farm Bill
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New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
California prune growers will soon have new prune varieties in orchards as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest developments. The UC Yolo Gold and J2N varieties offer …
Increased Opportunities for American Cotton Exports
American cotton growers now have improved export opportunities in Bangladesh. For almost five decades, Bangladesh mandated the fumigation of U.S. cotton due to boll weevil concerns. Collaboration between the U.S. …
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
California almond growers will have some increased export opportunities in the United Kingdom. There are various legislative efforts underway in several states to provide legal protections to pesticide manufacturers. The …