…the Xerxes Society have created the “Western Monarch Mystery Challenge” to help identify exactly where the western monarch travels in spring. From Feb. 14 to April 22, the challenge is…
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…The impact of the EU-Mercosur would have a potentially larger impact on U.S. exports to the EU. American ag exports averaged $15.4 billion annually to the EU between 2015 and…
Supplemental CFAP Payments Stalled with Biden’s Regulatory Freeze
…A notice on USDA’s main CFAP information page stated that “In accordance with the White House memo, Regulatory Freeze Pending Review, USDA has suspended the processing and payments under the…
USDA Announces Hemp Final Rule, Formalizing Regulatory Requirements
…will continue to conduct education and outreach to help industry achieve compliance with the requirements.” The 300-page final hemp rule details licensing and recordkeeping requirements, as well as procedures for…
Dr. Jewel Bronaugh Nominated for Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
…his first term as USDA Secretary, Vilsack appointed Bronaugh to lead the USDA Farm Service Agency in Virginia in 2015. Prior to that Bronaugh also served as Dean of the…
Wildland Fire Subcabinet Established Through Executive Order
An Executive Order issued by President Donald Trump will establish a Wildland Fire Subcabinet to improve interagency coordination. The Executive Order on Establishing The Wildland Fire Management Policy Committee aims…
The Western View: That Controversial President Richard Nixon
…double-crossed, misunderstood, and under-appreciated, but that by his will, tenacity, and diligence, he would ultimately prevail. Like Nixon, Donald Trump accomplished much, even though most of it kept him embroiled…
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
The University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) has released a new publication on rangeland. The Ecology and Management of Annual Rangeland Series is a 200-page publication that’s made available…
CDFA Looking for Proposals for the Fertilizer Research and Education Program
…minimizes environmental impacts of fertilizing materials. Applicants are invited to submit two-page concept proposals by Friday, January 29. Some of the priorities for the 2021 Request for Proposals include addressing…
ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event
…ARB. The event schedule and additional information can be found on the TruckStop Training and Events page from ARB. Listen to the radio report below. ARB Offering Virtual One-Stop Trucking Information Event…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Continues with Fifth Round
…Families Food Boxes will go a long way in helping American families access nutritious and healthy meals as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Thanks to the President Trump’s leadership,…
CDFA Announces Five CalAgPlate Grant Recipients
…Association of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) has been awarded $197,458 to support program development. CalAgPlate grant funding will be used to bolster program development and increase student access…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
Appropriations Bill Includes Support for Friant-Kern Canal Improvements
…project as quickly as possible.” After some initial hesitation, President Donald Trump signed the funding bill into law Sunday night. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director,…
