The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) welcomed reports that the United States and Japan will commence trade negotiations on April 15, 2019 and urged the Trump administration to expeditiously complete…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
…load. NOAA – the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – said that snowmelt in the eastern part of the Dakotas will cause rivers to crest this week through the middle…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
The Pesticide Registration Improvement Extension Act of 2018 (PRIA 4) has officially been signed into law by President Donald Trump. The long-term PRIA reauthorization is reported to strengthen and improve…
New Ag Liaison to Offer Central Valley Ag Perspective
Newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom created a special new role, Agriculture Liaison. This role was created to help his administration better understand agriculture in the Central Valley. He appointed Bill…
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
…prices and also the ongoing issues on the trade front and the impact of retaliatory tariffs,” Langley said. Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020 About the…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
…group of 114 lawmakers is demanding that the Trump Administration remain committed to keeping agriculture on the negotiating table. “As you know, agriculture is the source of a great number…
Branding and Joining Campaigns to Encourage CA Ag a Seat at the Table
State Assemblywoman Susan Eggman shares her excitement for projects California’s new administration can work toward in the coming years. Whether it’s traditional or non-traditional, there are multiple ways to get…
Farm Bureau Leaders Visit Capitol, Meet New Faces
…Johansson said, “Now we have a new administration, and the first thing we can do in the beginning part of a new administration is meet them, have those conversations and…
CFBF Reiterates Connection Between Rural and Agriculture California with Gov. Newsom
During a recent visit between California Farm Bureau (CFBF) President Jamie Johansson and newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom, the two worked toward developing a relationship with the new administration all…
Funding Water Storage Projects with High Speed Rail Money
…as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act comes into action. California’s water concerns are also gaining more attention in Washington, as even President Donald Trump has made several comments in relation…
U.S. to End Trade Preference Program for India and Turkey
…at their current value. In a letter to congressional leaders, Trump said: “I am taking this step because, after intensive engagement between the United States and the government of India,…
Secretary Perdue Comments on President Trump’s Budget Proposal
…been in decades. While the agriculture community still faces challenges, the Trump economy is creating new opportunities for all Americans to thrive,” said Secretary Perdue. “President Trump’s budget is fiscally…
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
…the increased tariffs were reported to be a mainstay concern for the Trump Administration. “As you know well, you can’t talk to the President about trade without having the farmers…