The first round of the TransAtlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations included several issues pertaining to agriculture. Rod Bain has details. Click to open or download audio report…
Heat Illness Prevention
…need correction. This includes heat illness compliance issues. For a consultation and compliance check, call your area State Fund representative. For the Cal/OSHA Heat Illness Prevention website, click here. For…
Funding for Fairs to be Discussed
…California State Board of Food and Agriculture advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state…
Supreme Court Sides With Florida Landowner In Permit Fight
…prompting the appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Tuesday’s ruling will send the case back to state courts for further action, as the majority said state law addresses issues such…
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations….
Water Issues Hurting Growers
“California is always on the verge of a drought.” Those words from Fresno County Farm Bureau Executive Director Ryan Jacobsen. Sabrina Hill takes a look at water issues facing the…
Several Bills Could Affect California Farms
…one of them. In addition to the health care, he said another major political issue is water – from allocations to nitrate issues. To hear more of Jacobsen’s comments on…
Backlash from M-COOL Rule
…The NCBA calls M-COOL shortsighted, and says it sets up U.S. cattle producers for financial losses. Meanwhile, the American Meat Institute says the new rule stands to harm American agriculture….
Imperial County has Unique Challenges
Imperial County is 9th in the state when it comes to agriculture. Sabrina Hill talks with the Imperial County Farm Bureau Executive Director about issues facing farmers there. Click to…
AFBF Statement on House Farm Bill
…growers. This and other issues will be hashed out when the full House and Senate take up their bills and then again when the chambers come together to negotiate a…
AFBF: Farm Bill Markup Underway
…and that’s sure to make for some red eyed late hours for many lawmakers and others who are tuned in to agricultural issues on Capitol Hill. AgNet West’s Gary Cooper…
Northern California Field Day
…of experts are getting together for the Nickels Soil Lab field day in Arbuckle. They’re talking to nut growers about issues important to them – from bees to husk flies,…
AgNeTVideo: Trefethen Solar Project
…makes financial sense, and it certainly makes sense in terms of the environment.” Ruel believes other ag businesses benefit from solar power, and he has advice for those considering it….
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…