…is also Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, is among lawmakers leading the charge to get a turn around from NASS. He joins host…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
…on this data so that markets work,” Mann continued. “Markets work and function in many ways. Good data is one of the bedrocks or the keystones to functioning, appropriate markets….
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…as attending workshops or requesting help from experts or mentors. It supports organic conservation activities and practices required for organic certification and may provide foregone income reimbursement for dips in…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
…working lands,” NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “Agriculture knows that a healthy habitat for species benefits their operations and NRCS is committed to helping…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…study is to assess the efficacy of various weed management strategies in the industry. “Grapes are pretty competitive, but there does seem to be a strong interest in different weed…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…Castaneda, Executive Director of the Consortium for Common Food Names, emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges faced by American food and beverage manufacturers, expressing readiness to work closely with both…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
…excessive compliance costs while disregarding privacy concerns for farmers and their employees. With this addition, DOL sets itself apart as the agency most committed to burying farmers and other H-2A…
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
…Assurance Trust, joins Michelle Rivera, Communications Manager, to talk about cross-border health care and the role it plays in providing accessible, convenient and high-quality medical services for those who grow…
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
…planning.” The updated plan provides objectives to improving watersheds, natural and artificial water infrastructure through ecosystem restoration, and closing the gaps of inequity between communities. Other imperatives include learning sustainable…
Almond Update: Voting Begins for ABC Board of Directors Election
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has sent out ballots for its Board of Directors election. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said “the 2024-2025 Board of Directors…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
U.S. House and Senate Agriculture committees have each released a 2024 Farm Bill overview on Wednesday. Senate Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow presented the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, a comprehensive…
Farm Bureau Highlights ‘Tsunami of New Rules’ from Department of Labor
…rule will provide new protections for worker self-advocacy, clarify “for cause” termination, and ensure employer accountability. However, the rule has raised concerns about adding additional complexity to the H-2A program….
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
…control Salmonella in these products. If the chicken component in these products does not meet this standard, the product lot represented by the sampled component would not be permitted to be used…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
…on national and cable TV, social media, and other outreach channels. Marin said that the partnership with Coach Prime has generated about 400 percent more high-profile media coverage when compared…