Senate Bill 559 (SB 559) failed to make it to the Senate floor for a vote before the September 13 deadline for the California legislature. The bipartisan bill introduced by…
Tariff Increases Delayed as ‘Good Will’ Gesture
…gesture of good will.” The announcement made via Twitter came on the heels of Chinese officials granting a one-year exemption on retaliatory tariffs on 16 American products. President Trump noted…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…new inspection system that incentivizes investment in new technologies while ensuring a safe supply of wholesome American pork,” said National Pork Producers Council President David Herring, a producer from Lillington,…
USDA Modernizes Swine Slaughter Inspection for the First Time in Over 50 Years
…hog establishments called the New Swine Slaughter Inspection System (NSIS). In the final rule, FSIS amends the regulations to require all swine slaughter establishments to develop written sanitary dressing plans…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 09-17-19
…field crew training and Governor Newsom’s recent plans to veto Senate Bill 1. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist &…
Specialty Crops Bolstered Top-Ten Commodity Cash Receipts in 2018
Early data is out for California’s 2018 cash receipts, which shows an increase that’s supported by specialty crops. The California Department of Food and Agriculture issued an initial overview of agriculture…
Tempering Expectations for the Future of Organic
A new report from Rabobank is tempering expectations for organic production as growth in the sector is beginning to slow. The six-page report “Organic Produce Premiums Under Pressure,” notes that…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…The act of growing food is best done by increasing the organic content of the soil, and that is exactly what is needed to reduce climate change. Using Cap and…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
The Citrus Research Board (CRB) has named Marcy Martin as the new president after operating under interim president Franco Bernardi for nearly a year. Martin brings 25 years of experience…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as SB 1, was passed right before the legislature began its interim recess. The bill is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom, who surprisingly…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…themselves and their employees. President Trump has our farmers backs and this proclamation further demonstrates this issue as one of great importance. Promoting Farm Safety will help our American agriculture…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 09-16-19
…agriculture trade, a study that found millennials are a strong market for avocados and the impact and cost of farm protests. Also, find out how Kern County is using hemp…
Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy
…Some Natural Ways to Kill Poison Ivy Poison ivy is an obnoxious plant, but don’t despair if it pops up in your space. Some poison ivy plants are vines that…
Farm Bureau’s South Valley Caucus Gets New Development Director
…Caucus. “I’ve been tasked with increasing awareness of Farm Bureaus in those four counties,” said Vinzant. “My plan is through community outreach, highlighting member resources, education that Farm Bureau provides,…