…Almond Board of California. China Opens Facility Registration Renewal Period China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) has launched a renewal window for almond facility registrations set to expire January 1,…
Agricultural Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs, Boosts Nut Exports
…new trade agreement that reshapes the transatlantic flow of agricultural goods. Announced by the Trump administration, the deal includes a key tariff shift: a 15% tariff will be imposed on…
HELP Act Would Aid Livestock Transporters
…exemptions granted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) during the pandemic. According to the NCBA, this legislation is critical to protect animal welfare, ensure food supply continuity, and…
California Sues USDA Over SNAP Data Demand
States Challenge Federal Push for SNAP Recipient Data California, along with 18 other Democratic-led states and Washington, D.C., has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration in an effort to…
USDA Pays Millions to California Dairies Amid Bird Flu Milk Losses
…remain stable and healthy while the industry awaits approval for a dairy cow vaccine. Producers Face Steep Losses Despite the federal aid, individual producers are still facing significant financial challenges….
Federal Aid Available for U.S. Farmers Hit by Natural Disasters
New USDA Relief Program Offers Support for 2023–2024 Losses…
USDA Relocates Workforce to Regional Hubs in Major Reorganization
Trump Administration Moves Forward with USDA Restructuring DepositPhotos image In a significant shift for federal agricultural policy and administration, the Trump administration has announced a sweeping relocation of most U.S….
Proposition 12 Drives Up Pork Costs, NPPC Warns
…to Protect Farmers Committee chair G.T. Thompson is advocating for federal legislation that would restrict Prop 12’s scope to apply only within California, protecting out-of-state pork producers from having to…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
Major Federal Investment Targets San Diego’s Marine Freight Infrastructure The Port of San Diego has been awarded a $5.55 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration….
Schiff Pushes USDA for Fair Disaster Aid to California Farmers
…backbone of California’s agriculture industry. The Senator noted that previous commitments—both verbal and written—were made by Secretary Rollins and other USDA leadership to uphold fairness in dispersing federal assistance. Schiff’s…
John Duarte on Water, Immigration, and Fixing California
…the Central Valley John Duarte President of Duarte Nursery Duarte opened the conversation by addressing the glaring gap in California’s water infrastructure. He criticized both federal and state leadership for…
Court Limits ICE Actions in Southern California
Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on ICE A federal judge in Los Angeles has issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) that limits how U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)…
Tomato Tariff Sparks Industry Concerns Over Supply and Safety
…While the Trump administration hails the move as a major win for domestic agriculture, labeling it a “game changer for American farmers,” many in the produce industry are raising red…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…mobile equipment waivers under federal regulations Outstanding State Implementation Plans (SIPs) required by the EPA for the San Joaquin Valley Federal air quality incentive programs, including: The Diesel Emissions Reduction…