…adds improvements in poultry, eggs, dairy and wine. In every way, this new agreement is just as good, if not better than, the one that came before. We thank the…
Inaugural California Dairy Sustainability Summit Highlights Progress and Goals for the Industry
…sustainability in food production. Langert encouraged active engagement with consumers to build better rapport and effectively deliver the history of sustainability priorities of the industry. The California dairy industry has…
Farm Bureau Calls for Final Farm Bill Approval
…Members Stabenow and Peterson made the bill a priority for this Congress, and all Americans—farmers and consumers—are better off for it. “Continued access to risk management tools, assistance in foreign…
Evergreen Vine to Avoid Planting
…toxic to humans and some animals and may cause allergic skin reactions. If you leave English ivy on buildings or other infrastructure, it can cause serious damage. Look for plenty…
New Cotton Trust Protocol Initiative
…documenting cotton production practices and the impact they have on the environment. The announcement was made at the recent Cotton Sourcing USA Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona. “That’s a further effort…
Particle Size Does Matter
…in coverage and control. This photo shows the smaller particle size of ChampION++. ChampION++ provides better coverage, as shown in these electron micrographs taken at 5000x magnification. In fact, ChampION++,…
USDA Announces Funding for CA Water Infrastructure
…of President Trump, USDA is committed to being an ally to innovative leaders taking action to rebuild rural infrastructure in California and beyond, which is why we are investing in…
USDA Actively Addressing Rural Veterinary Shortages
…Congressional help to address the shortage of veterinarians by encouraging the passing of the VMLRP Enhancement Act. The legislation would remove a 39 percent income withholding tax on awards received…
Managing Soil as An Ecology Can Create Better Growing Conditions
…the contributing factors for a renewed focus on soil management techniques in recent years. “All farmers invest in new equipment, they invest in their buildings, so invest in your soils…
Nighttime Labor Regulations Quietly Moving Fast
A proposal to implement further nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is continuing to make progress. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health, better known as Cal/OSHA, had previously…
Manage the Forest to Control Wildfires
Throughout the west, and especially in California, wildfires have become a devastating problem. With the terrible loss of life and property, it is obvious we have to do better at…
Several Conservation Projects Recognized at CARCD Annual Convention
…to more efficiently conduct bird surveys in the San Bernardino Mountains. Having previously secured funding to assist landowners in thinning forests, the group worked with biologists to better survey birds…
Cattlemen, Sheep Producers Urge Senate Action
The Public Lands Council (PLC), National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), and American Sheep Industry Association (ASI) praised the passage of H.R. 6784, the Manage our Wolves Act. The Act requires…
USDA Invests to Support Military Veterans Pursuing Farming and Ranching Careers
…Enhancing Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Competitive Grants Program (AgVets). Section 760 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 (H.R. 244, 115th Congress) provides funds to NIFA for AgVets to provide…