The past year was a significant one for the trade potential of the California rice industry. Movement in multiple different trade arenas has created a positive outlook for the industry…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…release. We’ve got to get the firm date from OMB on the allocation is what happens. But it is assured.” There had been concern among the agricultural community as to…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new honeybee research facility at the University of California, Davis. The new facility…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…with relevant background information and other resources related to regulatory policy. The website was created under President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on Modernizing the Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology Products,…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…markets for United States food and agricultural products, totaling more than $39.7 billion food and agricultural exports in 2018. These exports support more than 325,000 American jobs. All food and…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…they’ve outreached to the community.” The meeting hosted approximately 100 attendees with representatives from the Fresno County Agricultural Commissioner’s Office, the California Farm Bureau Federation, the Tulare County Agricultural Commissioner’s…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…they spend outside of almonds,” said Josette Lewis, PhD, director of Agricultural Affairs at the Almond Board of California (ABC). Pollinator Protection Plan Announcing a New Partnership Today marks the…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
Producers, Beat the Rush – Call Today to Make an Appointment (USDA/FSA) — USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages agricultural producers to enroll now in the Agriculture Risk Loss (ARC)…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…to fully realizing the economic benefits of this agreement for the specialty crop industry.” Agricultural Retailers Association Applauds Administration, USTR on Phase One Trade Agreement with China Agricultural Retailers Association…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…The agreement comes after more than 18 months of imbittered trade relations between the U.S. and China, creating a significant strain on the agricultural industry. “This is a very momentous…
Food Companies Waiting for Clarification on Bioengineering Standard
Food companies are awaiting further clarification from USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service on a new rule for food ingredients. Before making any infrastructure adjustment, many in the food industry are waiting…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
Governor Gavin Newsom recently submitted the California budget for 2020-21 to the Legislature which contains significant funding support for a variety of programs aimed at the agricultural industry and rural…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…