…of informational documents and online resources including fact sheets, frequently asked questions and brochures to help farmers understand what they need to do. We’ve also conducted informational meetings and training…
Editorial: Country of Origin Labeling
…WTO, it is more important now than ever to act quickly to avoid a protracted trade war with our two largest trade partners. After hearing from members of the agriculture…
Legislation Introduced in House to Repeal COOL
…After multiple rulings against the U.S. by the World Trade Organization, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President and Chugwater, Wyoming, cattleman, Philip Ellis said this action by Congress is long overdue….
Agri View: Bugged Out
red palm weevil Everett Griner talks about another destructive imported insect in today’s Agri View. Bugged Out The red palm weevil, Rhynchophorus ferruginous, is a species of snout beetle also…
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…found COOL to be non-compliant – a decision we fully expected. As retaliation by Canada and Mexico becomes a reality, it is more important now than ever to act quickly…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Detected in City of Bakersfield, Kern County
…the plant disease huanglongbing (HLB). All citrus and closely related species are susceptible hosts for both the insect and the disease. There is no cure once a tree becomes infected….
Healthy Soils Initiative: A Foundation for Agricultural Sustainability and Climate Change Resilience
…to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 3 – Research, Education and Technical Support to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 4 – Increase Governmental Efficiencies to Facilitate Healthy Soils Action 5 – Ensure…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…of its work controlling and eradicating invasive species; a link to information for beekeepers bringing bees through Border Inspection Stations into California; and information about permit requirements, county apiary services…
Lawmaker Wants to Change Endangered Species Act
Sabrina Hill continues her series with Rodney Davis on the legislative push to change the endangered species act and free up more water for farmers. Rodney Davis Part 2 Illinois…
Water Rights Should Remain Protected
…David Orth says the groundwater act put forth by the state last year recognized surface and groundwater rights, even though the definition of the latter might be hard to clarify….
Illinois Congressman on California Smelt and Water Use
…is paying close attention to the drought here in California, and how the endangered species act is affecting our efforts to feed the nation. “What we would consider a drought…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine in San Benito County
…San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Clara counties. The ACP is an invasive species of grave concern because it can carry the disease huanglongbing (HLB), also known as citrus…
USDA Announces $235 Million Available for Innovative New Conservation Partnerships
…“Securing Private Working Forests to Benefit Longleaf Pine, Threatened and Endangered Species, and Military Readiness,” will restore approximately 20,000 acres of longleaf near as many as seven military installations across…
Farm Bureau Applauds Senate Move to Stop EPA Overreach
…out, but EPA has yet to fully acknowledge the proposal’s potential impact on everyday farming activities,” AFBF President Bob Stallman said. “We work hard every day to minimize the environmental…