Federal officials are bolstering efforts to address anticompetitive practices in the agricultural sector. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reiterated their commitment…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some of the pressure on agricultural exports. Issues with container availability and storage capacity have made the export process exceptionally…
Week in Review: Citrus Expectations Drop and New 2022 Wage Rules
…Several agricultural groups recently met with state officials to highlight some of the concerns related to a potential zero-emission forklift regulation. All of the top agricultural news can be found…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…water outlook is looking like in California throughout the growing regions.” ABC will be making the educational sessions available online. Listen to Bailey’s interview below. About the Author Brian German…
Concerns About Proposal to Replace Forklifts With Zero-Emission Equipment
Several agricultural groups recently met with state officials to highlight some of the concerns related to a potential zero-emission forklift regulation. The California Air Resources Board and the San Joaquin…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…Louie Brown will be providing a California update, and Tess Dunham will be reviewing water quality in agriculture. David Guy of the Northern California Water Association will give an outlook…
2020 Crop Report Puts Fresno County at the Top Once Again
…again was the number one agricultural county in the United States for agricultural production,” said Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen. “It’s really because of the incredible diversity of…
Wage and Overtime Changes to Be Mindful of Heading into 2022
With a new year about to start, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect. Director of Government and…
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained the…
IPM and Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey
Agricultural industry members are being asked to provide feedback to help Cooperative Extension better meet the needs of producers. Measuring the impact of both research and outreach efforts is a…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation and Officials Want Answers on Port Problems
…many of the challenges, there was still some unrealized potential for ag exports in 2021. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
Ag Exports Largely Overcome Logistical Challenges But Could Have Been Better
Farm exports have largely remained strong, despite the ongoing challenges in the supply chain. Transportation issues have remained problematic for many agricultural exports, with port congestion and a lack of…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…goal is to help strengthen programs that bolster animal health in agricultural production. “These funding awards will help ensure the ongoing health of our nation’s livestock and poultry,” said Under…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…small, niche segment within the overall agricultural industry, organic production has expanded substantially. The prolonged heatwaves in June and July caused a shift in harvest timelines for some producers. One…