…Clovis said regulations impose themselves on smaller enterprises, and “when you write regulations to re-impose regulations, you take away competitive advantages.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Informa Expects More Soybeans In 2017
…lowest level since 1970, right at 48.9 million acres. The company estimates wheat farmers will harvest 35.4 million acres in 2017. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Promoting the Taste of America in India
…India for U.S. food and agricultural products. From U.S. pecans, dry beans, peas and lentils, to California walnuts and Washington apples, India offers a small but growing market for U.S….
Critical European Grapevine Moth Safeguarding Milestone Recognized
…the California County Agricultural Commissioners marked the eradication of the European grapevine moth (EGVM), a serious threat to California’s agricultural economy, from California at an event in Napa County, California….
Commentary: Always be Aware When Traveling over Railroad Tracks
…crucial component for California agricultural professionals and workers, to help them make good decisions when working or traveling near railroad tracks. California has a heavy volume of both passenger and…
Funding for Organic Agriculture Research, Education-Extension Projects
…the ability for growers to develop the Organic System Plan required for certification. OREI has eight legislatively-defined goals: Facilitate the development and improvement of organic agriculture production, breeding and processing…
NACD pleased With Final ACEP Rule
The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has reviewed the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) final Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) rule and is pleased to hear of its submission…
Kern County 2015 Crop Report
Ruben J. Arroyo, Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, submitted the 2015 Kern County Crop Report to Kern County Board of Supervisors and Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food…
CDFA Committee/Board Vacancies
…resident of the state of California and employed by a California egg company that is a registered California egg handler whose entire layer population is under 50,000. Individuals interested in…
Smelling Huanglongbing for Early-Detection
Another early-detection method being developed works by smelling huanglongbing infections in trees. This method detects the different scents plants give off. Researchers at the University of California, Davis have created…
Global Wine Output Slipping to 20 Year Low
…output slipping just two percent. France is expected to keep second place, even as production slumps 12 percent. French grape growers struggled with a combination of spring frost, hailstorms, drought…
China Takes Steps to Increase Demand for Domestic Corn
…The market expects Beijing to issue a subsidy of 200 Yuan per metric ton of corn through the 2016-17 marketing year. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Former GOP EPA Administrators Fear Trump
…decide to slow-walk cases and make other policy changes, although that would not bring an immediate halt to any ongoing investigations. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….
Renewable Fuel Standard Sent to OMB for Review
…DTN says the final rule could be released within the next 30 days, depending on how long the OMB analysis takes. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service….