…exemplified the last administration’s federal overreach. The 2015 rule unlawfully expanded the scope of federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction and, contrary to its intended purpose, added significant confusion to the…
USDA Resources Available for Farmers Hurt by 2018, 2019 Disasters
…federal crop insurance or the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP) policy, where production was further adjusted, the adjusted production will be used in calculating assistance under this program. Eligible…
Poultry Industry Announces Alliance with OSHA
…As such, the industry is pleased the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) has agreed to an alliance to share information, guidance and access to training…
Senate Bill 1 Continues to Move Through the California Legislature
…SB 1 seeks to uphold specific federal policy as it pertains to water. “SB 1 is bad for farmworkers, farmers, and communities throughout the state of California. Our environmental laws…
Improved Debt Relief Now Available to American Farmers
…current state of the agricultural economy, we are grateful to Congress, the President and his administration for their prioritization of reforming our current bankruptcy laws.” Chapter 12 of the bankruptcy…
FMMO Rollout: ‘Most People Are Pretty Happy’
…California’s equivalent to federal class III averaged $1.33 per cwt below the federal level. “If you look at the difference between what the cheese milk prices have been; about $0.43…
Pork Industry Receives USDA Grant to Open ASF Dialogue in Asia
…and to be prepared to respond should an outbreak occur. The industry is actively identifying and prioritizing critical research needs and working in collaboration with state and federal animal health…
Call For Investigation into Cattle Markets
…fire spiked margins for packers like Tyson, Cargill and JBS USA. So the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) sent letters to federal watchdogs and agencies urging them to assist the…
EPA Considering More Hemp Pesticides
…expansion of hemp production while still prohibiting marijuana. Farmers have expressed frustration to the Trump administration and Congress over the challenges they face regarding the number of hemp pesticides that…
Environmental Groups Sue Over Changes to Endangered Species Act
New rules governing how the Endangered Species Act (ESA) is to be applied were recently finalized, after having been noted as a priority by the Trump administration. The changes have…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…trade front. “Top U.S. agricultural exports to Japan currently include beef, corn, pork, soybeans and wheat. We appreciate the Administration’s work to secure greater access for these farm goods and…
More Virulent Newcastle Discovered
…high morbidity rate,” said CDFA State Veterinarian, Dr. Annette Jones. “The state and federal government both have concern because it is such a lethal virus and it is so contagious that if…
Overall Impact of USMCA and the Need for Ratification
…Mexico back in June and Canada has introduced an implementation bill to go before Parliament. American lawmakers are continuing to negotiate with the Trump administration before Congress begins the process…
U.S. Department of Commerce Announces a New Draft Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico
…was officially terminated and, as a result, Commerce continued its AD investigation on imports of fresh tomatoes from Mexico. Today’s action exemplifies the Trump Administration’s priority of enforcing our trade…