…and streamline regulations that support more effective conservation and inspired partnerships.” A new definition had been released back in August, with several agricultural and environmental groups providing comment. The clarification…
Monarch Butterfly Not Endangered, But Will Continued to Be Monitored
…populations will be reviewed annually. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall was supportive of the announcement, noting that the agricultural community will do what it can to help struggling…
Spray Safe Hopes to Go Virtual As Well
…programs around the state will hopefully take place despite Covid-19 safety precautions. “That’s huge in the way of whether it’s protecting bees or preventing drift in general, Riverside County Agricultural Commissioner…
Highways Prove Critical to American Agriculture in USDA Reports
…Transportation Services Division. Almost all agricultural products move through the highway system at some point. In 2018, highways accounted for 56 percent of agricultural freight ton-miles moved by truck. Highways…
Week in Review: COVID Bill to Relieve Ag Sector and Wildfire Mitigation Action Called For
The latest stimulus package being negotiated in Congress is being supported by a number of agricultural organizations. Growers remain hopeful that California will be able to prevent spotted lanternfly from…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality since 2017. Several agricultural organizations have issued various messages of support for the nomination announcement. “AFBF congratulates Michael Regan on his nomination to lead…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…enrolled into the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. NRCS also entered into nine agreements with local sponsors in the implementation of emergency recovery measures through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. NRCS…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…to fill the remaining two years of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ term. He will be California’s first Latino senator. Johansson “California’s world-leading agricultural industry was created by immigrants from across…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
COURTESY: Western Agricultural Processors Association California’s tree nut industry stepped up this week to help provide some COVID relief to those in need. The team from the Western Agricultural Processors…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
…however, invited to partake of the Golden State’s famous and varied agricultural bounty if they need to refuel. “We are pleased to issue this permit to Mr. Kringle,” said CDFA…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…regulatory environment as it pertains to agricultural biotechnology. USDA will be publishing the ANPR on animal biotechnology as the agency works to implement the provisions of the Executive Order. The…
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
…Agricultural Commissioner. “As of recent, there’s been some media out there and support of BeeWhere from the Beekeepers Association.” The rollout of the BeeWhere program has not been without its…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…Planning and Research, Kate Gordon explained how the program worked. Gordon noted that it offers significant opportunity to help the agricultural industry implement sustainable practices. “It might be that they…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to…