The Food and Drug Administration is currently revising their draft rule of the Food Safety Modernization Act and that has some growers wondering about a farm food safety plan. Most…
Senate Water Bill Introduction is Welcomed News for Multiple Water Agencies
…look forward to the members of Congress resolving key differences between the California Emergency Drought Relief Act and H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015,…
New Research Shows California Raisins Positively Impact Diabetic Nutrition
New research announced today at the American Association of Diabetes Educators Annual Meeting suggests that California Raisins — an all-natural, dried-by-the-sun, no-sugar added fruit — can positively affect glucose levels…
Army Corps Criticizes EPA for Flawed Rulemaking, Warns WOTUS has Little Legal Standing and is Not Based on Science
…released documents clearly illustrate the discrepancies between the two agencies that share jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act. “These documents clearly show that EPA is not ready to begin enforcement…
California State Board of Food and Agriculture to Discuss Incentives for Greenhouse Gas Reductions
…for agricultural producers and local communities are funded through California’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund which receives revenue from cap and trade auction proceeds. In 2006, California’s Global Warming Solutions Act…
Statement of Westlands Water District on the Introduction of the California Emergency Drought Relief Act of 2015
…the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, which passed in the House of Representatives on July 16, 2015. However, there are also great differences. Westlands looks forward…
Farm Bureau Convention Planned for Orlando
What to expect at the 2016 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention and IDEAg trade show – and when you can begin registration. Farm Bureau Convention The 2016 convention keynote speaker…
House Passes H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
Rep. K. Michael Conaway (R-TX), chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act by a…
Statement by Bob Stallman, President, American Farm Bureau Federation, Regarding H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Bob Stallman “Congress stood with farmers and ranchers today in supporting innovation that helps the environment and keeps food prices down for everyone. The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act…
Food Labeling Act H.R. 1599 Passes House Vote
The full House has passed the GMO Labeling Bill H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, with a vote of 275 yes, 150 no. The bill…
Crop Insurance Options for Fruit and Nut Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the expansion of crop insurance to provide additional options for fruit and nut producers. The Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO) and the Actual…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…work to find a cure for the disease. The disease is bacterial and attacks the vascular system of plants. It does not pose a threat to humans or animals. The…
The Western View: The Mussel Slough Tragedy
…Mussel Slough Tragedy With the transcontinental railroad, settlers poured in to the Central Valley. The Homestead Act made it possible for anyone to build a farm. Also, land was available…
Senate Finance Committee Introduces Tax Bill to Help Agriculture and Other Small Businesses
…toward making them a permanent part of tax law. In a business marked by uncertainty, farmers and ranchers need a tax code that allows them to plan ahead and invest…