…“One of the first things date palm growers should be doing is getting informed about the situation,” said Mark Hoddle, an entomologist at the University of California, Riverside. “The second…
Pesticide Conversations Already Happening with Schools
…The California Department of Pesticide Regulations has proposed new regulations on pesticide use near schools and daycares. The proposal has several rules for growers within a 1/4 of a mile…
Election Shakeup of Senate Ag Committee Possible
…party ensures it has a majority on every committee. The Senate Ag Committee currently consists of 11 Republicans and nine Democrats. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
A Big Investment to Stimulate Overseas Beef Demand
…quickly on the investments with the idea to spark beef demand as producers are feeling a squeeze on their bottom lines. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Support for Oklahoma “Right to Farm” Amendment Drops
…would prevent the government from passing laws to protect smaller farmers as well as the environment, and pass animal cruelty laws. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
TPP Headed for Ratification in Japan
…products that contain them. The current Prime Minister of Japan suggested several responses to food safety concerns but hasn’t committed to any specific procedures yet. From the National Association of…
HSUS Denies Budget Problems
…do expect those numbers to rise as many Americans typically wait until the end of the year for their charitable giving. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
The California Kitchen: Sweet and Sour Raisel Chicken
In today’s California Kitchen, learn to cook amazing sweet and sour raisel chicken with The Untamed Chef, Albert J. Hernandez. Here is what you will need: 2 T Arbosana Olive…
CCGGA Opposes Air Resources Board Freight Facility Survey for 2017
…has been an extreme concern of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) as the loose term of freight facility and warehouse/distribution center could include cotton ginning operations among…
CCGGA Hosts Congressional Staff
Kristina Dunklin discussing the FSMA Rule with Wayne Gilbert. The California Cotton Ginners and Growers Associations (CCGGA) hosted Kristina Dunklin, Legislative Director for Congressman David Valadao (21st Congressional District), Jilian…
Project to Expand Green Business in California
…throughout California. To date, 3,396 California Green Business participants have saved more than $41 million through green practices. They have also prevented emissions of more than one million tons of…
USDA Seeks Applications for Conservation Innovation Grants
…management needs, such as the SmartIrrigation Cotton App which helps schedules irrigation on operations in Georgia and northern Florida. More than one hundred and forty users, including agricultural producers and…
Higher Dose of Vitamin D May Benefit Pregnant Women
…women. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and University of California, Davis (UC Davis) scientists have found that a higher dose of vitamin D supplement during pregnancy may reduce inflammation. Their…
Nominations for Trade Advisory Committees
…trade in: • Animals and animal products; • Fruits and vegetables; • Grains, feed, oilseeds and planting seeds; • Processed foods; • Sweeteners and sweetener products; and • Tobacco, cotton…