…Janet Napolitano. “California’s organic farmers already benefit from UC ANR’s pest management, irrigation and crop production research, and this partnership with Clif Bar will give UC more capacity to focus…
USDA Leads Efforts in International Year of Plant Health
…our farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers so that they can continue to feed and clothe this nation and the world.” He added, “That’s why we’re urging everyone to take this issue…
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
…their issue? Is it going to be third parties that aren’t farmers on the ground who are financially struggling?” said Roschen. Some of the suggestions for mitigating the impact that…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…ranchers. “You won’t find a stronger ally than farmers and ranchers when it comes to protecting land and natural resources, because they depend on those resources to produce food and…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…been regulated. “President Trump is restoring the rule of law and empowering Americans by removing undue burdens and strangling regulations from the backs of our productive farmers, ranchers, and rural…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Using Technology To Make Healthier Cows
…farmers improve the health and welfare of their dairy cows by developing a system of products that address the critical stressors during the critical 100-day transition period right around calving….
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
…APHIS will also be continuing efforts to develop the National Animal Vaccine and Veterinary Countermeasures Bank (NAVVCB). “USDA has always worked best when it collaborates with states, universities, and farmers…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
There have been some misconceptions surrounding the 2019 Market Facilitation Program (MFP) and when the third tranche of MFP payments would be dispersed to farmers impacted by trade tensions and…
Federal Agencies Launch a Unified Website for Biotechnology Regulation
…which U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue describes as an “essential tool” for modern farmers and ranchers. The website also describes the federal review process for certain biotech products and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…for America’s farmers and ranchers. With Congressional consideration now complete, our farmers and ranchers are eager to see the President sign this legislation and begin reaping the benefits of this…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…allow FDA to regulate CBD that comes from hemp as a dietary supplement, providing a pathway forward for hemp-derived products. It would also identify barriers to success for hemp farmers,…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…local and regional initiatives, like National Pollinator Week, the Pollinator Partnership’s Bee Friendly Farming program engages farmers in the promotion of pollinator health on their lands. Farmers who meet six…
FSA Encourages Producers to Enroll Soon in ARC and PLC Programs
…and make an appointment soon to ensure your elections are made and contracts signed well ahead of the deadlines.” ARC and PLC provide financial protections to farmers from substantial drops…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…farmers, ranchers, and producers,” said Secretary Perdue. “China has not played by the rules for too long, and I thank President Trump for standing up to their unfair trading practices…