…structure which “significantly impaired the FDA’s ability to operate as an integrated food team and protect the public.” Yiannas suggested that FDA could better protect the American public with “a…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
Even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation among cotton growers. While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
Congressional efforts to address supply chain shortfalls continue with the recent introduction of the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson and…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
…almonds make life better by what we grow and how we grow,” said Hillman. The Board represents the interests of more than 7,600 growers and approximately 100 handlers throughout California….
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. NCBA has filed a Notice of Intent to sue the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Seana Day, Partner with Culterra Capital and Venture Partner with Better Food Ventures, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace…
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
…of the good prices for cotton. Now even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation in the industry. President and CEO of…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…said in a statement. “The Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule is the biggest update to the organic regulations since the original Act in 1990, providing a significant increase in oversight and…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall. “We believe a judge will recognize these regulations exceed the scope of the Clean Water Act, and direct EPA to develop rules that enable…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
…impact.” Once audiences in different markets are identified, an outreach plan is developed to optimize the impact of almond messaging. Each market can have a particular messaging approach based on…
VofV: Simon Pearson from The Lincoln Institute of Agri-Food Technology Talks Agtech Solutions on a Global Scale
…heights gives a better perspective on potential solutions to agriculture’s workforce challenges. “We started with the hard problem – a bit like a moonshot – and then as we actually…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…Improvements for the Nation Act. Ranch manager for Marthedal Enterprises, Austin Hubbell sees ag partnerships as being crucial to the progression of the raisin industry in allowing growers to take…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Los Vaqueros Reservoir, building Sites Reservoir, and building Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir, we would be in a position today to move and store more water both for flood control and…