…growers, processors of human and animal food, importers, auditors, transportation and more. After all is said and done, FDA will have released almost 50 new regulations and hundreds of supporting…
2014 Kern County Crop Report Up 12 Percent
…more than 78 percent of the total value. The figures in this report represent only gross values and do not take into account the costs of production, marketing, transportation or…
American Farm Bureau, Agriculture and Industry Groups Ask Court to Ditch EPA’s Unlawful Water Rule
…are the American Petroleum Institute, American Road and Transportation Builders, Leading Builders of America, National Alliance of Forest Owners, National Association of Home Builders, National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s…
Obama Administration Assists Communities in Building Local Food Systems to Foster Economic Growth
…community’s emerging economic action plans. Under this effort, a team of agricultural, transportation, public health, environmental, and regional economic experts will work directly with local communities to spur local economic…
YSFB and CHP Partner for Ag Vehicle Inspections
…and Federal regulations. Volunteer CHP officers will inspect only agricultural trucks, confirming vehicle weight and driver licenses for proper driver class. US Department of Transportation decals will be supplied for…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…plan will: -Identify vulnerabilities to climate change by sector and regions, including, at a minimum, the following sectors: water, energy, transportation, public health, agriculture, emergency services, forestry, biodiversity and habitat,…
Toomey, Feinstein & Flake Legislation Shortsighted Policy
…since 2004. Countess studies have shown that oil prices, Wall Street speculators and the high costs of manufacturing, packaging and transportation are the true culprits driving up food prices. Furthermore,…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…Senate Select Committee on Rail. It will focus on rail funding, governance, and safety. “Rail transportation is an important next step in California’s infrastructure future,” said Assemblymember Gray. “This Committee…
FFA Students Attend State Leadership Academy
…strong support network with our school administration, district, and especially the Atwater community who have supported fundraisers that have raised $5,000 to help pay for student conference and transportation fees,”…
Ride the Bus to SWRCB Hearing in Sacramento
…coordinated bus transportation to this event from various points in the Valley to Sacramento with arrival for the 9 AM meeting. Please review the flyer below and contact one of…
Agri View: Heavy Hauling
Everett Griner talks about crop transportation being a coming problem in today’s Agri View. Heavy Hauling…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…Prima® Brand · Valley PBS · Johanson Transportation Service · Wawona Frozen Foods · KMJ Newstalk 580 · Wells Fargo …
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…sales and marketing manager of Omega Walnut, a processor and packer in Orland, said transportation costs alone to the Port of Oakland have increased 25 percent. The backlog has become…
CDFA Announces Available Funding for Dairy Development Program
…can be used on-farm or off-site as transportation fuel or electricity. An estimated $11 million in competitive grant funding will be awarded to provide financial assistance for the installation of…