Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Secretary Vilsack’s thoughts on trade with China post-Trump, a…
American Grown: My Job Depends on Ag
COURTESY: ValleyPBS My Job Depends on Ag (MJDOA) is much more than a sticker decal and a Facebook page. Co-founder of MJDOA, Steve Malanca shared his excitement for the second…
State of Organic Produce 2020 Report Released by OPN
…OPN worked with Category Partners to help analyze the organic fresh produce sales data used in the report. The 68-page report provides an in-depth look at category leaders and a…
The Western View: Monarch Butterflies Nearly Extinct?
…count. The Western Monarch spend their winters on the coast then go to Rockies for the summer. The Eastern Monarch goes even further, from Mexico to Canada and back. With…
Annual Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit Goes Virtual in March
…focused on key issues such as workforce challenges and the essential role of education. Afternoon sessions will focus on the challenges and opportunities related to Mexico and Latin America. Listen…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
…blueberry investigation, highlighting instances of damages created by increased imports. The claim was made that blueberries coming from Canada, Mexico, and South America were jeopardizing the vitality of American producers….
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…
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…from Mexico specifically have increased by 2,111 percent in the past 10 years. Blueberry growers appear to be divided on how imports have impacted prices for domestic producers. The recently…
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…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. Using the FLAG system will also allow better communication with State Workforce Systems. The new provisions also provide other options for smaller employers that…
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…
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…
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…
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…
