…part of a larger package including permanent improvements to the Dairy Margin Coverage safety net program. “The Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program is another component of our ongoing effort to…
Ag Encouraged to Speak Out Against 45 Percent Increase in Energy Rates
…would impose a 45 percent increase in rates. PG&E has indicated that the increase is necessary to make upgrades to the electric system and improve wildfire safety. President and CEO…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…areas including production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety. ABC is a Federal Marketing Order dedicated to promoting California almonds to domestic…
LGMA to Implement Risk-Based Preharvest Testing Requirement
…new testing requirements are meant to serve as verification that other industry-led food safety efforts are proving effective. “What growers are being required to do is conduct a risk assessment….
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
…after a tough year for growers in 2020. Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. The U.S. Environmental…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…Notice for EcoMight-Pro and W.O.W Whack Out Weeds! has been issued to help preserve the integrity of the California organic label, as well as to ensure the safety of agricultural…
Public Good Achieved Through Agricultural Regulations Warrants Public Support
Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. These efforts generally provide a public good to the community at…
Cost of Regulatory Compliance More Than Triples in Six-Year Period
…several factors contributed to the significant increase. “Most notably the Food Safety Modernization Act, a number of labor-related policies such as the Affordable Care Act, overtime laws, different reporting requirements…then…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…healthy future.” Focus points of the Protein PACT include optimizing the contributions made to healthy land, air, and water, along with ensuring product safety. The initiative also focuses on supporting…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…dam safety, watershed enhancement projects, desalination, and water recycling. The coalition supporting the bill is made up of more than 220 organizations from 15 states. Prior to the Energy and…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…dispersed over a five-year period. The cooperative agreement between EPA and UC Davis is intended to advance the development of materials and projects to improve pesticide safety. UC Davis will…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-09-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CDFA continuing its work to strengthen food safety efforts,…
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Agriculture meeting, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross highlighted some of the work being undertaken to help improve food safety. CDFA has been continuing its efforts to help advance the Food Safety…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-08-21
…California Walnut Board launching a snacking retail campaign and even with fewer COVID restrictions employees should know safety protocols. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and…