…near Wellton tested positive for the same E. coli strain found in the lettuce. The FDA said they aren’t sure of exactly how the contamination happened, but interviews with growers…
Coalition Looks to Limit Future Agribusiness Mergers
…the California Farmers Union, the Community Food and Justice Coalition, and the California Dairy Campaign. The proposed bills would suspend mergers of companies with more than $176 million in sales…
Animal Welfare Doesn’t Improve with Larger Facilities
…those commodities in California to meet the new square footage standards. Some economic forecasts for the impact of the new spacing standards are predicting rising consumer prices for eggs as…
California Alfalfa Exports Take Hit from China Tariffs
There are some export concerns from alfalfa growers as the Chinese tariffs continue to remain high. Prior to the increased tariffs being put in place, China’s demand for alfalfa hay…
FAS Administrator Isley to Lead South Korea Trade Mission
…Berry and Fruits, Portland, Ore. Bard Valley Date Growers, Yuma, Ariz. Blue Diamond Growers, Modesto, Calif. Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods, Milwaukie, Ore. Bridgepathway, LLC, Jericho, N.Y. California Fresh Fruit…
ASTA Applauds International Statement in Support of Plant Breeding Innovation
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) applauds the proactive, coordinated action by 13 countries, including the U.S., in signing onto the International Statement on Agricultural Applications of Precision Biotechnology. The…
Large California Poultry Operation to Shutter
…January 2019. While it’s unclear of the exact reason why the company’s efforts to meet their goals fell though, it could be an example of California’s Proposition 12. Prop. 12…
New Goat Milk Facility Breaks Ground at UC Davis
…Animal Science Goat Dairy and Creamery will be a 2,420 square foot facility and will take approximately eight months to complete. The California Department of Food and Agriculture inspected, and…
2018 Ventura County Farm Day
…operations, botanicals, organics and sustainable farming practices. It also gives them the opportunity to meet the growers behind the food and fiber they consume daily. For more information visit www.venteracountyfarmday.com…
The Western View: San Francisco Supports Fish Not Farms
…city and its suburbs. The commission agrees with Central Valley growers and opposes a proposal that would keep water flowing out the Delta, and away from the farms and cities….
Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Cancel Benefits of USMCA
…before the USMCA is put into effect. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Vietnam Winning U.S.-China Trade War
…tariffs on U.S. soybeans, and other agricultural products. President Trump said last week that the effort would take time, indicating no immediate end to the action. Source: National Association of…
Trump Administration Plans Hearing on Trade with Japan
…effort to protect its agriculture industry from United States agriculture. Source: National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock…
NOW Infestations Still an Issue for Growers South of Madera
Navel Orangeworm (NOW) levels have improved, but NOW infestations continue to be a significant issue for growers that are south of Madera County. Efforts to combat the pest were increased…