The USDA has finished the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearing and is now considering more than 12,000 pages of testimony as it formulates its plan for FMMO modernization. The…
Family Farming and Industry Unity at the Core of California Raisins
…superior quality, but producers in the United States “are highly scrutinized” for production methods. “When it comes to food safety at Victor Packing, that’s our number one priority,” he said,…
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
…our members and help solve the problems they face. In the year ahead, I plan to focus on these priorities while also opening opportunities for young leaders.” Eisele will serve…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…ERP 2022, covering losses from natural disasters in 2022, is ongoing, encompassing various qualifying events such as wildfires, hurricanes, floods, excessive heat, and drought conditions. Brian German Ag News Director…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Concludes
…need for modernization, Doud highlighted the importance of their plan in addressing the challenges faced by the industry. The focus remains on the Class I mover, with NMPF advocating for…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…unique to specialty crop exports, focusing on foreign food safety systems, export certification, and packaging requirements. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is allocated $72.9 million for innovative projects…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…billion from the Legislative Analyst’s Office in December. The proposed plan includes cuts to sustainable agriculture and climate initiatives, increased funding for fruit fly mitigation and to the Department of…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
…cybersecurity threats to the agriculture industry. Courthouse News Service says the review would include analyzing existing threats, the potential impacts of a cyberattack on the safety and availability of food…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how the organization and its team are actively addressing issues like automation solution, climate challenges, food safety developments, biological input innovation and more. Join us as we explore this…
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…political instability also is detrimental to the business environment. If you don’t know whether the government’s going to be open next week, it’s very difficult for you to plan your…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
…it at 100 gallons an acre with an air sprayer, covering around 12 rows in my planting.” Watson began working with Dormex in his pistachios two years ago and noted…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…achievements, including the industry’s pioneering efforts in food safety and health initiatives. He celebrated moments of triumph, such as overcoming challenges like the salmonella incidents in 2001 and 2004 and…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…referendum to terminate the Quota Implementation Plan, or QIP. Secretary Ross expressed her reservations and ultimately disqualified the petition due to procedural irregularities. The Producer Review Board (PRB) had met…