…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 to all aircraft. Under…
Omnibus Approval Key for Cattle Producers
…brought back into compliance with our trade obligations.” The omnibus maintains congressional oversight to ensure the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans remain within the scope of nutrition and health and…
NFU Praises Omnibus Parts, Concerned About Others
…on Congress to pass an omnibus free of legislative riders. “Fortunately, basic protections for farmers under the Packers and Stockyard Act, biotech labeling, important environmental regulations and other provisions were…
Almond Board: Pollination Plan
Almond growers are starting to think about their pollination plan for next year. Senior Specialist, Agricultural and Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of Califonria Danielle Veenstra tells us some…
Appropriations Bill Falls Short for Farmers While Tax Bill Offers Hope
…of Origin Labeling, it is disappointed that important issues were left unaddressed. Regarding the Act, NCGA President Chip Bowling, a farmer from Maryland, issued the following statement: “The FY16 Omnibus…
Omnibus a Win for Ag, But No Fix for WOTUS or GMOs
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…