…House Ag Committee Chair David Scott says the act includes a lot of his committee’s agricultural priorities. Scott says, “The investments are critical to helping American agriculture address and deal…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Ag Committee Chair David Scott and fellow Democrats sent a letter to House and Senate leadership asking them to preserve the ag spending provisions in…
Essentials You Will Need to Attract Pollinators
The essentials you’ll need attract pollinators to your garden. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Photo by Laura Ockel on Unsplash Photo by David Clode on Unsplash Rather…
USDA Will Establish an Equity Commission
…actionable recommendations within a year of its formation. House Ag Chair David Scott says, “Today’s announcement will remedy inequalities in any program, policy, system, structure, or practices at USDA, and…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
U.S. Rep. David Scott House Agriculture Committee Democrats are expressing concerns over non-tariff trade barriers imposed on agricultural biotechnology products. Led by Chairman David Scott of Georgia, the lawmakers sent…
Navigable Waters Protection Rule Vacated by Federal Judge
…rulemaking process. “The Navigable Waters Protection Rule limited federal overreach and provided regulatory certainty to our nation’s cattle producers,” said National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Chief Environmental Counsel Scott Yager. “The…
Groups Disappointed in Neonicotinoid Evaluation
…the EPA didn’t use the “best available data” and say that several assumptions the EPA made don’t align with how growers actually use the products. Kevin Scott, president of the…
AB 616 Passes California Senate, Disappointing Ag Groups
…mail-in ballot system. Only Senators Andreas Borgeas, Melissa Hurtado, Jim Nielsen, Shannon Grove, Scott Wilk, Brian Dahle, Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, Melissa Melendez, Brian Jones, and Steven Glazer voted against the…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…than trying to cobble things together which is what we’re doing today.” The farm tour and press conference included Representatives Jim Costa and David Valadao. Secretary of the California Department…
Positive Expectations for U.S. Pistachios Going Forward
…of Fresh Produce and Tree Nuts for RaboResearch, David Magaña expects a positive year for pistachio growers. “What we’re expecting is overall favorable market conditions for the U.S. The industry…
US Remains Global Leader in Pistachio Production and Exports
…a record of more than 980,000 metric tons last year. Senior Analyst of Horticulture for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that the U.S. continues to grow its influence on the…
NEED Water Act to Provide Drought Relief to San Joaquin Valley
…Water Act, aims to provide emergency drought relief. The legislation was introduced by Congressman David Valadao and co-sponsored by the entire California Republican delegation. The bill would reportedly provide better…
PD/GWSS Board Supports Project to Develop Powdery Mildew Resistance in Grapevines
…potential of using CRISPR Cas9 technology to integrate powdery mildew resistance into grapevines. Chair of the PD/GWSS Board, Steve McIntyre said the project builds on work performed by Dr. David…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
…of it per year. New potato releases by ARS scientists give us even more choices of potatoes to eat. Photo by Scott Bauer There are literally thousands of varieties of…