…products as a “Product of USA.” Some of the supporters of the Farm System Reform Act thus far include the Contract Poultry Growers Association of the Virginias, Family Dairy Farms…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…the Senate act now to finalize USMCA.” Ambassador Robert Lighthizer worked diligently alongside members of Congress to address outstanding concerns and deliver an improved trade pact. The House passage of…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 2
…the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and how it differs in the Salinas Valley, and some of the critical water issues producers in Monterey County are experiencing. She also touches on…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 12-13-19
…Act, another episode of Voices of the Valley on technology and food safety and why industries are watching the U.S. China relations this weekend. Tune in to the show for…
Sign Up Period for Conservation Reserve Program Open Through February
…plant species to control soil erosion, improve water quality and develop wildlife habitat on marginally productive agricultural lands. The program has 22 million acres enrolled, but with the 2018 Farm…
Farm Bureau: Farmers Need Meaningful Ag Labor Reform
…parts of the country, it is deeply disappointing that the House blocked any possibility of improving the legislation designed to address the problem, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Several amendments…
House Passage of Immigration Bill Heartens Farm Bureau
…Jamie Johansson said passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 represents a significant milestone. “This is a huge step toward addressing problems that have harmed farmers, ranchers and…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
NCBA “Leader on this Issue,” Sen. Fischer Says (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…can count on hearing, yet again, from pork producers as NPPC is unleashing a grassroots call to action. We want a vote this year and NPPC will score this critically…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…ability to deliver water, not only for farms, homes, and businesses but achieving the goals that we have for endangered species here in California and we can’t ignore that.” Voluntary…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…about a planned House of Representatives vote this week on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would address short- and long-term shortages of agricultural employees, and urged the House to…
ASI Applauds EPA Label Approval for Sodium Cyanide
…activated ejector, and a stake. Bilingual warning signs mark the placement of each device. Courtesy USDA/APHIS We sincerely appreciate USDA and EPA working together to ensure livestock producers have access…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…the end of the CRP contract to make conservation and land improvements. Previously Expired Land Land enrolled in CRP under a 15-year contract that expired in September 2017, 2018 or…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…and Cosmetic Act. Six of the companies that were warned by the FDA are based in California. “As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing…