…a previous bankruptcy reform law that ignored Congress’ goal of helping family farmers, according to sponsors of the legislation. The Family Farmer Bankruptcy Clarification Act of 2017 is sponsored by…
Almond Matters: First Rains Mean Weed Control Begins
…of precipitation, Clay said it was probably enough to start growth and growers need to act fast if they haven’t already. “It was probably enough to get some of those…
Senate Committee Advances Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee
…it is “essential that his administration is well-staffed and ready to get to work,” on trade in urging the Senate to act quickly to confirm Doud. Last week, Senate Agriculture…
Register for the Latino Farmer Conference
…of workshops will begin after lunch with presentations on how to conform to new farmworker health and safety regulations, along with requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Workshops will…
Watching Out for Black-Hearted Pomegranates
…Alternaria species, as well as Aspergillus niger. Most infections occur during bloom as spores entering the fruit from a puncture or crack, or as a result of pests such as…
USDA Helps Small Businesses Develop New Agricultural Products, Technology
…Diagnostic Technology Inc., Wheat Ridge, Colorado, $99,973 Compact Membrane Systems Inc., Newport, Delaware, $100,000 Applied Food Technologies Inc., Alachua, Florida, $99,500 Lindgren-Pitman Inc. Pompano Beach, Florida, $98,838 Live Advantage Bait…
Call to Action at CAPCA Conference
…Act has been for agricultural water supplies, by changing the biological opinions on the Delta smelt. “[It] made it to where you actually have to use science to see if…
WOTUS Jurisdiction Case Reaches Supreme Court
…rule does not fall within the specific categories of the Clean Water Act which would call for appellate court review. Counsel to the federal government argues for a functional interpretation…
Pork Producers Applaud Withdraw Of GIPSA Rules
…Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). The agency also announced it will take no further action on a proposed regulation of the Farmer Fair Practices Rules….
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
…“every drop of water has to have a function.” That means spreading water across the landscape to benefit fish and other species through food production and habitat. He said the…
World Wildlife Fund UK: Meat Production is Killing the Planet
…“Appetite for Destruction,” which claims that the United Kingdom’s food supply alone is linked to 33 species extinctions. However, as meat industry publication Meatingplace points out, contradicting the report is…
Clean with Natural Cleaning Ingredients
…And not just for cleaning, baking soda can unclog a drain, Vinegar can remove rust, and, also act as a degreaser. Half a lemon can polish metal. I’m Cathy Isom……
Farm Bill Opposition Groups Discuss Strategy
…to be at least some issues the different groups will likely agree on. The biggest proposal they’ll likely support is the AFFIRM Act, proposed by Arizona Republican Jeff Flake and…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Ibach & Northey Senate Committee Hearing
…Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). The two await committee action and approval of the entire U.S. Senate. The Under Secretary for MRP oversees three critical USDA agencies: the…