Congressional omnibus spending and tax extender bills will benefit agriculture greatly if passed, the American Farm Bureau said today. Farm Bureau said the bills would provide relief to America’s farmers…
Water Cuts Inevitable for Valley Future
…management of groundwater. Get more information at Water.CA.Gov Groundwater Sustainability Program Draft Strategic Plan DWR has developed a Draft Strategic Plan for its Sustainable Groundwater Program. The draft plan describes…
COOL Repeal in Omnibus Spending Bill
…Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016, also known as the omnibus. COOL Repeal in Omnibus Spending Bill “Back in June, the House overwhelmingly passed…
Guinea Pig for Dinner
…Migration Policy Institute, Between 2000 and 2010, South American immigrants were the second-fastest growing segment of the Latin American immigrant population. Most moving to California, Florida, New Jersey and New…
USDA Finalizes Rule to Enhance Consumer Protection
…Almanza. “In the event that unsafe product does make it into commerce, these new procedures will give us the information we need to act much more effectively to keep families…
American Pistachio Growers Visit China
…about the trip and other issues in the pistachio industry. Listen to the full American Pistachios interview with Judy Hirigoyen From the American Pistachio Growers Website: American Pistachio Growers and…
Drone Registration Rules Announced
…operate their unmanned aircraft safely. I’m excited to welcome these new aviators into the culture of safety and responsibility that defines American innovation.” Registration is a statutory requirement that applies…
COOL Tariffs Could Begin Next Week
…could begin next week Following a WTO meeting, retaliations could come as early as Friday, but appear more likely to start next week at the earliest. Both countries plan to…
Walnuts and Calories
…Industry The first commercial plantings began in 1867 when Joseph Sexton, a orchardist and nurseryman in the Santa Barbara County town of Goleta, planted English walnuts. For several years, walnuts…
Cottonseed Discussed on Capitol Hill
Bipartisan Coalition of 100 Lawmakers Urge Secretary of Agriculture to Take Action on Cottonseed Suffering under combined pressures of natural disasters and predatory foreign competition by China, India, and others,…
GAO says EPA Violated Federal Law to Subvert Public Opinion
…basis for their jurisdictional determinations, the courts have twice found rationale to halt implementation of the rule, and both Chambers of Congress have taken action to withdraw the rule,” said…
Commodity Classic, Successful Farming Team Up to Offer New AG CONNECT Main Stage at 2016 Event
…ROI, planting and innovative farm shops. “Commodity Classic is clearly the gathering place for the entire US Agriculture industry,” said David Kurns, Editorial Content Director for Meredith Agrimedia. “We…
Agri View: War on Feral Hogs!
…landscaping and natural areas due to feeding, rooting, wallowing, grazing, and trampling activities. Feral swine are reservoirs of many diseases and act as a host to parasites that can negatively…
Farm Bureau Re-Elects President, Elects New Vice President
…first vice president in 2005 and president in 2009. Wenger grows walnuts and almonds. “I’m proud of the fact that Farm Bureau today is a respected agricultural organization because of…