…burden from the ongoing trade wars. We need USMCA now to strengthen relationships with our North American trading partners and improve access to these markets.” Source: American Farm Bureau Federation…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…federal Food Safety Modernization Act that was passed back in 2011 meant to address foodborne illness outbreaks. Any farming operation that does not adhere to the requirements set forth in…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-30-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a push for a China-U.S. trade agreement, trade missions…
DPR Update on Chlorpyrifos, Glyphosate, Sulfoxaflor
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
Easy to Grow Exotic and Flavorful Cabbage
…grow in a home garden: it’s just more exotic and flavorful. Napa cabbage plants have large, oblong-shaped leaves that tightly wrap themselves around the plant’s head. The stalks are usually…
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
A bipartisan bill that was recently introduced is seeking to increase the number of ag inspectors at American ports of entry as a means of bolstering security efforts. Introduced by…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), who cooperatively prepare the Report, streamlined activities and implemented more efficient publication and postage processes to help lower costs. However, other…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…Supply and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014. The grant comes after an earlier award of $1.2 million to address the nutria population. Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget that was recently approved…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-29-19
…a growing population, the fact that consumers are OK with paying more for alternative milk products and how the California Farm Bureau is promoting the USMCA. Tune in to the…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA, Val Dolcini was also recently named Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR). Acknowledging that the agency can sometimes be at odds…
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the second trade aid package, USDA removing…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…