…in Europe. This updated 2019 international visitor guide has the program of animal competitions, farm visits, main events, and other useful information and contacts of all of the event’s world…
Transform Registration for California Cotton on Hold Despite EPA Approval
…little bit more work,” said Director of Regulatory Affairs for the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association (CCGGA), Jodi Devaurs. “We have additional reviews and analysis that have to be…
Perdue Observes Challenges Facing California Avocados First-Hand
…Avocado Commission “It gave us an opportunity to spend some one-on-one time with just a handful of growers, to go out into an avocado grove,” said Tom Bellamore, president of…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-17-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the EPA’s decision to approve Sulfoxaflor for several crops,…
DOL Moves to Make H-2A User-Friendly
…Natalie Gupton said the most significant change in the proposal to note is a staggering application for workers. “Currently if you need 50 workers, you apply for 50 workers. As the…
Agricultural Co-Op Consolidation Continues
A new report from CoBank that was recently released shows that co-op consolidation has been increasing over the past decade, following the trend of consolidation in the overall agricultural industry….
Useful Methods for Drying Chili Peppers
…peppers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Useful Methods for Drying Chili Peppers At the end of the summer when you have more peppers than you know what…
Proposed Changes to Agricultural Visa Program Show Promise
…the current H-2A agricultural visa program could be one element of a solution, while Congress continues to work on broader legislation. The U.S. Department of Labor announced plans to modernize…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Progress on Water Rule Changes
(AFBF) — The following statement regarding repeal of the 2015 Waters of the United States rule can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The Administration has…
Funding to Support Socially Disadvantaged and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers
…administered by the USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement (OPPE). “All farmers and ranchers deserve equal access to USDA programs and services,” said Mike Beatty, director of the USDA…
Pork Industry Battling Challenges From Trade to Labor Shortage
…quickly contain and eradicate an outbreak. The right regulatory framework for gene-edited livestock, an innovation that promises to strengthen U.S. pork’s competitive position globally. Through its “Keep America First in Agriculture”…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-16-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a CARB Off-Road Mobile Source training, Senate Bill 1…
Pima Preference in California Cotton Acreage Increase
…cotton acres planted this year increased more than eight percent from the 259,000 acres planted in 2018, despite some of the challenge’s growers were facing earlier in the year. “Compared…
Gallo Deal Uncertainty Delaying Grape Purchases
…in limbo after being announced back in April. “The status, to my knowledge, is that it’s still under review by the Federal Trade Commission an there are obviously some mixed…