…up to a year in jail and/or a fine of up to $25,000. We applaud Gov. Brown in his leadership and standing up to the politicians who directly target agriculture….
Agribusiness Management Conference Nov. 7th
…insights on upcoming economic challenges and opportunities. • Charles Grimes, director of global export trade services for Citibank, will discuss his “View on Agriculture Trade: Challenges and Opportunities.” • “Nitrates…
Overtime Bill Defeated…Good News for Agriculture
AB 1313, the legislation that would end the 10 hour-day/60 hour-week overtime exemption for agriculture employees, was defeated just before midnight, August 31, falling seven votes short of the 41…
California Video Shuts Down Slaughterhouse
…operation of a Central California slaughterhouse after receiving undercover video showing alleged abuse to dairy cows. Officials with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), which inspects meat facilities, suspended operations…
Animal Rights Activists vs Beef Checkoff
…Beef Checkoff Program. Specifically, OCM announced yesterday evening that it will file a lawsuit today seeking an injunction against the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Cattlemen’s Beef Board…
Drought Fuels Feed vs Fuel Debate as 156 in Congress Weigh-In
This week’s debate about what to do with the drought stricken corn crop continues. Animal agriculture interests want EPA to waive the mandate for corn ethanol production, while ethanol interests…
AgNet West Radio Network Covers California; Announces Sales Representative
…9, 2012, quickly clearing its programs on twelve charter affiliate stations, covering the vast majority of California agriculture with prime morning and midday network airtimes. Affiliate station details and updates…
Report Cites Big Health Benefits
…Board, California Grape and Tree Fruit League and Texas Department of Agriculture. Click here to read more on the study and to view the press release sent out this week….
Senate Votes on Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate voted on the Farm Bill (S. 3240 -Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 ) this afternoon. To see the vote CLICK HERE….
FAACT Leadership Development Program
Fresno County Farm Bureau’s Leadership Development Program is accepting applications to be part of the 2012-2013 Future Advocates for Agriculture Concerned about Tomorrow (FAACT) Class X. The deadline to apply…
2012 Farm Bill: Farmers Pursue Air Quality Pgm
…Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service on projects that reduced emissions an estimated five tons per day—equivalent to removing more than 408,000 cars from California roads. “We’ve seen tremendous…
USDA’s MyPlate Celebrates First Anniversary
Contact: USDA Office of Communications (202) 720-4623 MyPlate Serves as Reminder to Help Consumers Make Healthy Food Choices BOSTON, May 30, 2012 — Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan today joined…
Update Your Heat Illness Prevention Program
…high-heat rules that were effective November 2010. The new high-heat rules apply to employers in five industries including agriculture and agricultural transportation and delivery. Make sure your company’s heat illness…
USDA Provides Funding
News story provided by California Grape and Tree Fruit League, Fresno. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture will support 321 projects in all…