…to Humanity about the critical challenges facing the world’s environment. This document was written by the late Henry Kendall, chairman of the Union of Concerned Scientists. On Earth Day this…
USDA Announces California Milk Order Outreach Sessions
…May 5, 2015 California State University, Chico Bell Memorial Student Union, Room 203 Corner of West 2nd and Chestnut Streets, Chico, CA 95927 Registration Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Piccadilly Inn…
Almond Hullers & Processors Association Urges Quick Action in Resolving Backlog
…and we are hopeful the tentative settlement will be quickly approved by members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU.) Covello pointed out that, approximately 70 percent of California…
West Coast Port Slowdowns Having Severe Economic Impact on California Almond Industry
…Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) has created a slowdown in loading and unloading cargo ships at West Coast ports, causing severe economic hardship to…
Cattlemen Urge Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
…as trade agreements are to the domestic economy, on-going west coast port labor negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association have caused a significant…
Red Palm Weevil Eradicated from California
…In accordance with European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization international standards, a three-year period free from any RPW detections is necessary to declare this area free from this pest. APHIS…
President Touched on Issues That Touch on Agriculture
In his State of the Union message President Obama talked about several issues that affect farmers and agribusiness. President on Issues For Agriculture…
The Fresno Food Expo Celebrates with Agricultural Tour
…Expo presented by Union Bank, the nation’s largest regional food show now in its fifth year, as City of Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin and Fresno Food Expo exhibitors shared successes…
Port Slowdowns are Affecting Farm Shipments
…months-long contract talks between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association dragged on and cargo backups became more severe, exporters say they heard from many frustrated…
New Members Appointed to National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection
…Commercial Workers International Union; Dr. Dustin Oedekoven, South Dakota Animal Industry Board; Dr. Krzysztof Mazurczak, Illinois Department of Agriculture; Michael Frances Link Jr., Ohio Department of Agriculture; Dr. Manpreet Singh,…
European Grapevine Moth Quarantine Lifted in Solano County and Portions of Napa and Sonoma Counties
State and federal agricultural officials are lifting the European grapevine moth quarantine in Solano County and in portions of Napa and Sonoma counties. The action is the result of significant…
NFU Withdraws from Beef Checkoff Working Group
The National Farmers Union has withdrawn from the working group attempting to reach a consensus on changes to the beef checkoff program. Randall Weisman has more. NFU Withdraws from Beef…
Russia Food Ban Affecting Consumers There
…importers of food, and its ban on fruit, meat, poultry, fish and milk products is hurting European suppliers, but the ban is also hurting Russians who have acquired a taste…
NFU on COOL: Consumers Have a Right To Know
The National Farmers Union speaks out about COOL and the consumer’s right to know from where their food originates. Sabrina Hill has more. National Farmers Union on COOL National Farmers…