…program to dictate federal policy,” EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in a news release. “It is critical that federal regulatory agencies like EPA relay to consumers accurate, scientific-based information about…
CAL/OSHA Top Citation for 2017-18 in Ag Industry
…and illness prevention program. Most of the time, Wolf said the violations are given not because a business doesn’t have a proper plan but because they don’t follow through with…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 08-05-19
…as more on the USMCA and Senate Bill 224. You’ll also hear a report on the importance of integrity for the National Organic Program and the big winners of the…
NCBA Hails Increased Access to European Markets for U.S. Beef
…treated cattle program that was established in 1999. USTR estimates that this quota will increase annual U.S. beef sales in Europe from $150 million to $420 million in year seven….
Dairy Organizations Collaborate to Address Quota Program
Several California dairy groups have announced a collaborative effort to evaluate the state’s dairy quota program for the purpose of developing an alternative plan for the future. The United Dairy…
Successful 2019 Cattle Industry Summer Business Meeting Wraps Up in Colorado
…Cattlefax in a standing-room-only General Session keynote address about what lies ahead for cattle markets. Seven cattle operations were also named regional finalists for the Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP)….
Trade, Consumer Demand, Impending Corn Crop Among Critical Issues for U.S. Cattle Industry
…Summer Business Meeting gives industry leaders a chance to meet and discuss the direction of programs for 2020. Beef Checkoff committees made up of members of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board…
Secretary Perdue on Labor Agreement with Guatemala
Washington, D.C. (USDA) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue applauded the Department of Labor and Guatemala on the signing of an agreement to improve H-2A visa program operations. Secretary…
Almond Matters: Working Toward Better Dust Control
…Decisions on replacing equipment can also be heavily influenced by cost. Bayer highlighted two different programs that are available to assist with the cost of replacing older equipment with more…
Almond Update: ‘White Party’ Set To End Summer, Benefit CA FFA
The next opportunity to help support California Future Farmers of America through the Almond Board of California’s Almond Leadership Program is at the end of the month. Program participant Purnima…
Study Shows Premium in Cattle from BQA Certified Producers
…can benefit financially as well. According to a recent study by the Beef Checkoff-funded BQA program and conducted by Colorado State University (CSU), results show a significant premium for calves…
Preparing for the Next Phase of the Produce Safety Rule
…with the prioritization of inspections, as well as verify which commodities are grown and determine which farms may qualify for an exemption. CDFA has established the Produce Safety Program (PSP)…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Program and/or assessment may be referred to the Program at (916) 900-5024. Source: USDA/NASS and California Department of Food and Agriculture Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…invasive species since it was discovered back in 2017 after initially having been eradicated 40 years ago. CDFW has indicated that the nutria program has confirmed over 600 rodents have…