…Act known as Prop 12 will continue moving forward. The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) have filed a lawsuit against the initiative. Oral arguments…
New Guidelines Available as Winegrape Mechanization Expands
…still a need for growers to better understand how to maximize the value of mechanization. The paper, ‘Mechanization of Pruning, Canopy Management, and Harvest in Winegrape Vineyards,’ provides a summary…
Improving EU Trade Relationship to Benefit U.S. Ag Exporters
…trade relations. However, some commodity groups are encouraging further action to be taken to allow for better ease of trade for agricultural products. Multiple dairy groups are seeking resolution for…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…of the comment process will be incorporated in USDA’s final report. The effort is being undertaken as part of the comprehensive Build Back Better initiative. The Biden Administration is charging…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 06-29-21
…Senate passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act, and the standards that employees shouldn’t forget about now that the COVID 19 ETS is revised. Tune in to the show for these…
Senate Passes Growing Climate Solutions Act with Encouragement from Ag
The Growing Climate Solutions Act has passed through the U.S. Senate with support from multiple agricultural organizations. Introduced by Senators Debbie Stabenow and Mike Braun, the bill was passed by…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
…record and build a future kill step. Voices of the Valley · Tim York of California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 06-24-21
…during the drought, using AI to better understand grapevines leafroll and red blotch disease, and learn about the effects of compost on rangeland in upcoming workshops. Tune in to the…
Using AI to Better Understand Grapevine Leafroll and Red Blotch Diseases
A three-year project supported by the Pierce’s Disease Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board will look at methods to better understand grapevine leafroll and red blotch diseases. Chair of the PD/GWSS…
Almond Matters: Pre-Hull Split Pest Management
…mite activity in orchards. Getting in front of increasing pest populations will be integral with hull split less than a few weeks away. “If you’ve got a mite population out…
New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act, or to operate under a state’s Cooperative Interstate Shipment program.” USDA is seeking applications…
Health Bite: Eating Healthy on a Budget
…believe, nutritious food doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, when you pay attention to your diet and plan out what you’ll be making and eating for the week…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
…the months ahead. USDA announced it will be moving forward with efforts to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act. California Farm Bureau Federation has expressed support for the secret ballot…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). Recently passed on a bipartisan basis in the U.S. House, the bill contains several features supported by the farming community. In attendance was President and…