Ag Regulations Topic of Meeting

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…or Download Audio Report They will discuss ag regulatory, environmental, and irrigated land regulatory programs. Several speakers are scheduled. The board advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural

California Fair Saved

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…Yet things are looking brighter now. The 22nd District Agricultural Association, which oversees the state-owned Del Mar Fairgrounds and annual San Diego County Fair is helping out. The association is…

California Counties Named Disaster Areas

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…counties are now eligible for low interest emergency loans from USDA’s Farm Service Agency. Interested farmers can contact their local USDA Service Centers for more information on eligibility requirements and…

How Do New EPA Guidelines Affect Ag?

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A recent EPA decision does not include coarse particles like farm dust in revised clean air standards. Rod Bain reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report…

What’s Ahead for Agriculture?

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…for agriculture, especially where the EPA is concerned. Woodall says it’s up to farmers and ranchers to teach the the politicians who take office in January, and to stay involved….

Pesticide Use an Important Topic

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A group of California farmers is reaching out to the public to talk about being a farmer and about food safety related topics. A group called California Agricultural Communications Coalition…

Merced Woman Wins Open Discussion Meet

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…a member of the Merced County Farm bureau, and works as an agricultural attorney. She was one of 12 individuals from throughout the state to participate in the contest in…

Senate Passes Russia Trade Bill

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Both houses of Congress have now approved giving Russia most favored nation trade status, which should boost ag exports. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio…

FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances

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…unrefrigerated and refrigerated – uncooked meat, meat byproducts, and certain meat food products. In poultry, the agency amended the regulations to increase the maximum dose of ionizing radiation and to…

Ruling Awaited in MD Ag Case

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Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…