…in a quota meant to compensate U.S. beef producers.” Brunner In 2009 the U.S. and the E.U. signed a Memorandum of Understanding under which the E.U. agreed to create a…
Obama Admin Takes Action to Address EU’s Unfair Trade Practices against Beef Industry
…far too long. It is not based on fact and should be lifted,” said House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin Peterson. “The beef industry is an important contributor to our…
Farm Bureau, NASDA Seek Delay of Unlawful EPA Rule
…training resources needed to effectively implement the rule and assist farmers and ranchers with compliance efforts. “At this time, even if all of the compliance and enforcement materials were completed…
Rabobank Issues Report on Reshaping Food Sector
…do so next year. The dairy industry is facing increasing competition from non-dairy, plant-based alternatives across America. To be successful, the industry needs to promote dairy as an integral part…
EPA Removing Pesticide Ingredients from The Market
…inert ingredients in pesticides. In response, the EPA then said it will evaluate the risks found in each inert ingredient and make changes as appropriate. Pesticide ingredients that directly control…
Hormel Settles Dispute with Labor Department
…plant. Hormel’s fine and retroactive hiring agreement bring to a close a case filed by the Labor Department after it found Hormel discriminated against the women in its hiring process….
State Water Project Allocation Increased to 45 Percent
…water wisely and sparingly.” Each December, DWR makes its initial estimate of SWP water delivery capability (allocation) for the following calendar year. The allocation is adjusted – hopefully upward —…
New Test Quickly Detects Red Imported Fire Ants
…in an inspection holding area until the ants are identified. Currently, identifying ants at inspection stations takes hours or even days. The new test identifies them in just 10 minutes….
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…will not cause adverse health impacts when consumed. The highest residue level that is allowed on a commodity is called a “tolerance.” It is a violation if a residue exceeds…
Cost Share Opportunities for Organic Producers/Handlers
…share assistance either by mail or in person at USDA offices located in almost every rural county in the country.” USDA is making changes to increase participation in the National…
CDFA / USDA to Host Joint Summit on Healthy Soils
…enhance and build the health of the soil to sustain it –and us—for generations to come.” Both CDFA and NRCS have healthy soil initiatives available to interested farmers. NRCS programs…
USDA Invests in Innovative Conservation Partnerships
…multi-benefit project will address drought, water quality, soil quality, and inadequate wildlife habitat. Partners expect to triple the federal investment in the project. NRCS is also investing $6 million in…
Almond Matters: Control Winter Weeds
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A. Corporation, almond producers are well into planning and prepping orchards for next season. One important step during winter is to…
Almond Orchard of the Future Fuels Industry Growth
…Environmental Defense Fund used, which is where we are staged as an industry is a transformative time,” Waycott said. “I think as we continue to embark into this sort of…