The California State Water Resources Control Board is continuing an emergency regulation curtailing the Scott and Shasta rivers. The regulation establishes minimum flow requirements to safeguard fish, secure supplies for…
Impacts of the Strength of the U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…Euro as well,” said David Magaña, Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance. The strong dollar requires foreign buyers to purchase more expensive U.S. currency before buying…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
…Trice said that advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to have a massive impact across the agricultural sector. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
Several large-scale factors are taking their toll on the farming economy. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that persistent inflation is one critical…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…in the market value of many seasonally growing commodities,” he said. “Congressman Austin Scott, my colleague, introduced HR 4580 The American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act during the 117th…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Canadian markets for U.S. dairy producers.” House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13): “We are disappointed in today’s announcement and the decision of the dispute…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…Horticultural Council, and North American Blueberry Council. Representatives David Valadao, Elissa Slotkin, and Suzanne Bonamici will introduce the House companion legislation. “Many of our California-grown specialty crops rely on customers…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Lawmakers Discuss Farm Bill Extension
…Committee, David Scott (D-GA), called on fellow representatives to extend the 2018 Farm Bill by one year. “We stand united against any efforts to take food away from children’s families…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization. “We appreciate the Secretary’s dedication to agricultural education and FFA, which is why we were honored to present him with an…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…standards, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of the organic market. It was introduced by Representatives Dan Newhouse, Jimmy Panetta, Salud Carbajal, David Valadao, and Chellie Pingree. “CIAO is…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to purchase U.S.-grown fresh fruits and vegetables for those in need. The bipartisan H.R. 5589 was introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro, David Valadao, Alma Adams, and…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall This marks the first instance of a CLas-positive ACP being found in Ventura County. Fortunately, no Huanglongbing (HLB) quarantine zone will be established due…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…They are: anu, Indiana. Team lead: Scott Massey Appanoose Manufactured Products, Iowa. Team lead: Mark Mendick Barn Owl Precision Agriculture, Colorado. Team lead: Sarah Hinkley Idem Irrigation, Nebraska. Team lead:…