…a time when markets have been thrown into uncertainty due to the global pandemic. There have also been several members of Congress who have expressed concern, encouraging the Trump Administration…
California Sees Even More Water Litigation
…federal biological opinions that were signed by President Donald Trump earlier in the year. At issue is the Incidental Take Permit (ITP) that was recently issued which will dictate management…
Processing Plants Ordered to Remain Open
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order requiring meat and poultry processing plants to remain in operation in order to address the supply needs during the coronavirus pandemic. Using…
Pushing for the Removal of Payment Caps Under CFAP
…letter to President Donald Trump and USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue asking for the removal of payment caps from CFAP before the final program details are announced. The letter points out…
Almond Update: Field Outreach Team Expanding Virtual Education, Assisting Growers
…take advantage of soon. Listen to Devol’s full interview. Almond Update ~ 04.23.2020 Find all of the upcoming webinars at the Almond Board of California’s events page. You can also…
150 Ag and Water Groups Call for Water Relief
A group of 150 agricultural and water organizations is calling on federal officials to provide water relief for the Western United States. Two separate letters sent to President Donald Trump…
$19 Billion in Support Coming Through Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
…The new $19 billion program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) comes under direction from President Donald Trump to develop a relief strategy to assist the food supply chain…
California Prune Board Keeping Industry Informed and Safe During Pandemic
…created a resource page on its website to help disseminate accurate information about coronavirus and provide a means for accessing the assistance being offered through the various relief packages. Turkovich…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
WASHINGTON – April 15, 2020 – American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall will join the Great American Economic Revival Industry Group focused on agriculture. President Donald Trump created 17…
UC ANR extends information to more Californians online while social distancing
…Agritourism Directory at www.calagtour.org. Consumers look up local farms and ranches and purchase directly from the producer. The new UC SAREP webpage COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place Direct-from-Farm Resources, at http://www.calagtour.org/Shelter-in-Place_Resources, includes information and links…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…farmers. Finally, under President Trump’s direction, the Federal government stepped in earlier this year and increased the allocations to the Central Valley and southland. Here is where matters get complicated….
Water Conflicts Continue as California Clashes with Federal Agencies
…President Donald Trump in February have already been the source of litigation. The ITP is expected to be another point for lawsuits, as environmental groups are not satisfied that it…
New Payroll Protection Program for Small Business
…was signed by President Trump, it allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep their workers employed during the current pandemic. The Paycheck Protection Program, available through the CARES Act…
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…two percent. Freestone peaches, walnuts, raisin grapes, nectarines, almonds, and hay were also shown to have a decrease in productivity relative to ambient ozone exposure. Although many California farmers may…