…impacting state agriculture production. The state and federal government must address the short-term water supply needs of farmers immediately. Westlands will continue to work closely with the Administration and federal…
CDFA To Discuss Groundwater Supply Challenges
…the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs. The state board conducts forums that bring together local, state and federal government officials, agricultural representative and citizens to discuss current…
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…begins with submission of concept proposals by eligible non-profit organizations; local, state and federal government entities, including tribal governments; for-profit organizations; and public and private colleges and universities. Successful applicants…
Poultry Grower Lois Alt Prevails Against EPA
Poultry and livestock farmers declared victory on Wednesday when a federal court ruled in favor of West Virginia poultry farmer Lois Alt in a lawsuit she brought against the Environmental…
NASS Announces Changes to November Crop Production Report
…2013 Annual Crop Production report scheduled for release in January 2014. NASS cancelled the October Crop Production report due to the lapse in federal funding and resulting Federal government shutdown….
USDA Report Cancellations Unprecedented
USDA has never before totally cancelled a monthly crop production report, not even in previous federal government shutdowns. Gary Crawford reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…
USDA Announces Cancellation and Postponement of Selected Reports Impacted by the Lapse in Federal Funding
…impacted by the lapse in federal funding. NASS’s Crop Production and Cotton Ginnings reports and the WAOB’s World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) scheduled for October 11th are canceled….
CA Citrus Mutual on Governor’s Veto of Citrus Bill
…assessed itself over $60 million in detection and treatment for the Asian citrus psyllid. The federal government has put forth an estimated $40 million in an effort to protect the…
American Farm Bureau Appeals Chesapeake Bay Ruling
…a notice to appeal the Sept. 13 federal district court ruling, seeking reversal of a decision that gives EPA wide latitude to dictate local land-use and development decisions. “This is…
Brown Vetoes Citrus Protection Bill
…not important.” The California citrus industry has assessed itself more than $60 million in detection and treatment for the Asian citrus psyllid. The federal government has put in an estimated…
Public Health Alert for Chicken Products Produced at Three Foster Farms Facilities
…and federal officials. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is partnering with state health departments to monitor the outbreak while FSIS continues its investigation. The investigation is ongoing…
Statement by Bob Stallman, American Farm Bureau Federation President, On Farm Bill Expiration
…while restoring fiscal order and setting a responsible course to get the federal budget back on track. Adding to our frustration, both the House and Senate versions of the farm…
Government Shutdown and Agriculture
…working because the position is considered necessary to national safety. The Food and Drug Administration is only continuing limited activities related to drug approvals. USDA crop reports could be delayed….
Governor Signs Hemp Bill
…Open or Download Audio Report The bill ensures that California is prepared to begin registering hemp farmers once the federal government has given states the green light. The California Industrial…