…actionable recommendations within a year of its formation. House Ag Chair David Scott says, “Today’s announcement will remedy inequalities in any program, policy, system, structure, or practices at USDA, and…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Agriculture Committee Democrats are expressing concerns over non-tariff trade barriers imposed on agricultural biotechnology products. Led by Chairman David Scott of Georgia, the lawmakers sent…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…rulemaking process. “The Navigable Waters Protection Rule limited federal overreach and provided regulatory certainty to our nation’s cattle producers,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager. “The…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
…the EPA didn’t use the “best available data” and say that several assumptions the EPA made don’t align with how growers actually use the products. Kevin Scott, president of the…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…mail-in ballot system. Only Senators Andreas Borgeas, Melissa Hurtado, Jim Nielsen, Shannon Grove, Scott Wilk, Brian Dahle, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Melissa Melendez, Brian Jones, and Steven Glazer voted against the…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…than trying to cobble things together which is what we’re doing today.” The farm tour and press conference included Representatives Jim Costa and David Valadao. Secretary of the California Department…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
…of Fresh Produce and Tree Nuts for RaboResearch, David Magaña expects a positive year for pistachio growers. “What we’re expecting is overall favorable market conditions for the U.S. The industry…
US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports
…a record of more than 980,000 metric tons last year. Senior Analyst of Horticulture for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that the U.S. continues to grow its influence on the…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Water Act, aims to provide emergency drought relief. The legislation was introduced by Congressman David Valadao and co-sponsored by the entire California Republican delegation. The bill would reportedly provide better…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
…potential of using CRISPR Cas9 technology to integrate powdery mildew resistance into grapevines. Chair of the PD/GWSS Board, Steve McIntyre said the project builds on work performed by Dr. David…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
…of it per year. New potato releases by ARS scientists give us even more choices of potatoes to eat. Photo by Scott Bauer There are literally thousands of varieties of…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…in 2017 to address the mislabeling of non-dairy products had been unsuccessful. Under the direction of FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, the agency gathered public comments on the issue of labeling…
A Number of Factors in Declaring Drought in California
…governor has the ability to declare a drought status but its tricky to understand the state and federal water projects, how they operate.” Costa said. Congressman David Valadao was one…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program to End in May
…Subcommittee. Representative David Valadao asked why USDA would be ending a program that had provided support for farmers and ranchers in addressing food insecurity needs. “We’re going to continue to…