…the Sacramento, Feather, Yuba, and American Rivers, showed the Sacramento Basin at nearly double the amount of an average year at 36.9 MAF. The considerable amount of rainfall in the…
U.S. Ag Groups Want Intervention of GI Review
…American Farm Bureau Federation, The U.S. Dairy Export Council, and the Wine Institute. Japan and Mexico, which are finalizing new and updated trade agreements with the EU, are closing comment…
USDA Invests in 48 Projects in Local Watersheds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to invest in 48 new, multi-year projects that aim to build vital infrastructure while conserving natural resources in 20 states or territories through…
USDA Issues Farm Safety Net and Conservation Payments
…effort to protect sensitive lands and improve water quality and wildlife habitat, USDA will begin issuing 2017 CRP payments this week to over 375,000 Americans. “American farmers and ranchers are…
The Western View: Puerto Rico
…mean and nasty comments about anyone who he perceives as an enemy, but not for the American response to the disaster. The real story isn’t being told by the mainstream…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Confirmation of Censky & McKinney
…sell more American agricultural products in foreign markets. We eagerly await their arrival at USDA, and urge the Senate to continue to act on other nominees who are awaiting confirmation.”…
Censky, McKinney Confirmations Good News for U.S. Agriculture
…as the CEO of the American Soybean Association where he made market expansion efforts a top priority. Additionally, he served at the USDA under both the Ronald Reagan and George…
Training Courses to Fulfill Part of Produce Safety Rule
A series of Produce Safety Alliance Grower Training Courses are being offered throughout California to fulfill part of the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Produce Safety Rule beginning at the end…
Agriculture Groups Support Farm Guest Worker Bill
Agriculture groups are expressing support for the Agricultural Guestworker Act of 2017. The bill would create an H-2C visa program that will allow American farmers, packers and processors access to…
NAFTA Talks to Return to Washington, D.C.
The North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation effort will return to Washington, D.C. this month for the fourth round of official talks. The negotiations will resume October 11th through the…
Farmers, Ranchers Ready for Long-overdue Immigration Reform
Duvall The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Every year, farmers and ranchers face greater challenges in finding enough workers to keep their…
Canada Better Positioned for NAFTA Talks Than 23 Years Ago
Canada’s Prime Minister during the original North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations says the nation is in a better position now than it was 23 years ago to negotiate the…
Senate Ag Sets Northey, Ibach Confirmation Hearing
…the American Soybean Association CEO tapped to be deputy secretary and Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney, nominated to be the first USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs. From…
Water Board OKs Hike in Water Quality Fees
…The WDPF houses funds for: National Pollution Discharge Elimination System; storm water; waste discharge requirements (or general orders); land disposal; Clean Water Act 401 certification; confined animal facilities; the ILRP…