…care. “The American Farm Bureau Federation commends your ongoing work to assist Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Bipartisan efforts in Congress have delivered critical resources and support to individuals…
The Western View: What’s Going on in Seattle?
…some crazy, unworkable ideas, and they seem threatening to the status quo; but we need to hear them out. These are American young people acting out; they’ve broken the law…
Great American Outdoors Act Facing Significant Opposition
…add billions of dollars to mandatory spending for LWCF is both irresponsible for future Americans who will be forced to confront American debt, and irresponsible for the resource.” The coalition…
Farm Credit Establishes Endowment Fund at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
…give back to the school.” Besides Farm Credit West, the other contributors are American Ag Credit, CoBank, Fresno-Madera Farm Credit, Golden State Farm Credit and Yosemite Farm Credit. Wolf said…
Growing Climate Solutions Act Promotes Farmer Engagement with Carbon Market
…program to be administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide more efficiency and transparency to the process of carbon trading. Several agricultural industry groups including the American…
Vietnam to Lower Tariffs on Dairy Products
A recent announcement from the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) comes as good news for American dairy producers. Vietnam has signed a decree that will unilaterally lower tariffs on a…
First CFAP Payments Issued by USDA
…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…