…this critical industry weather the current pandemic so they can continue to plant and harvest a safe, nutritious, and affordable crop for the American people,” Perdue said in a news…
CAWG Foundation Awards $30,000 in Student Scholarships
…High School Achieving the American Dream has been instilled in Angeli since she immigrated to the United States at 6 years old. Angeli has challenged herself to be a conscientious,…
Legislation Seeks to Address San Joaquin Valley Canals
…one million acres of productive farmland. Supporting water infrastructure and maximizing the value and efficiency of water supplies will become even more important as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continues…
Plants that Thrive in Your Garden, No Matter What
…that offers both colorful foliage and flowers. It’s also highly drought resistant. Hot, dry weather won’t stop Coreopsis from flowering all summer long. This American native is one of the…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…heath officials told Americans to dispose of all Chinese-made toothpaste due to contamination with antifreeze. Also in 2007, a Chinese-supplied chemical used to make pet food was contaminated with melamine,…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…under the recent developments under the Chinese trade agreement. The protocol for allowing the export of American pelletized and cubed almond hulls has now also been completed. “The opening up…
NRCS Partnership to Enhance San Joaquin Valley Water Efficiency
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is working with American Farmland Trust (AFT) to help enhance San Joaquin Valley water efficiency. The San Joaquin Valley Land and Water Conservation Collaboration…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…statements in support of the new guidelines, including the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), National Sorghum Producers, American Seed Trade Association, and the National Council of Farmers Cooperatives. “At a…
Regional Conversation Partnership Program Applications Accepted Through May 29
…resources, and also the funding that other partners can bring to the table.” Some of the RCPP project partners that were awarded funding in 2019 include American Farmland Trust and…
$1.2 Billion in Contracts Issued for USDA Food Box Program
…program that was announced last month. “This is a new, innovative approach to provide critical support to American farmers and families, and USDA moved as expeditiously as federal procurement rules…
Ag Groups Call for More Certainty for California’s Water Supply
…to consumers who trust that the foods that they want for their families are being planted for the coming fall and winter seasons.” About the Author Brian German Facebook…
U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Included in List of Preferred Fibers
…U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Advisor Dr. Andrew Jordan. “We can help provide the metrics that they need for writing their reports.” Listen to the report below. U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol…
More USDA Section 32 Plans on Buying $470 Million in Food
…American people during these unprecedented times,” Secretary Perdue said in a news release. “America’s farmers and ranchers have experienced a dislocated supply chain caused by the Coronavirus. USDA is in…
Ag Producers Can Now Apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
…30 years, SBA has been prohibited by law from providing disaster assistance to agricultural businesses; however, as a result of the unprecedented legislation enacted by President Trump, American farmers, ranchers…