…USDA agriculture research, including critical programs like the Germplasm Enhancement of Maize (GEM) program and the National Plant Germplasm System. GEM is a unique public-private partnership between the federal government,…
U.S. Pork Can’t Afford Loss of Mexican Market
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) asked the Trump administration to carefully consider the fallout from cutting off trade between the United States and Mexico. U.S. pork producers and other…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-01-19
…standard. Also, you’ll hear from California’s Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross about her excitement to work with the new administration and it being agriculturally inclusive. Tune in to…
NPPC Calls for Swift U.S./Japan Trade Negotiation
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) welcomed reports that the United States and Japan will commence trade negotiations on April 15, 2019 and urged the Trump administration to expeditiously complete…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…programs help to expand the impact of their appropriations through encouraging applicants to secure additional financial support from federal, state, local, and private sources. Several initiatives that receive funding through…
Ag Groups Urge Congress to Include Water in Infrastructure Package
…infrastructure was also on Congress’ radar, not just roads and bridges,” said Vice President of Federal Affairs with Western Growers Dennis Nuxoll. “We hope that that gives a big statement…
FDA Announces Enforcement Discretion of the Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced an enforcement discretion policy for certain crops under the requirements of the Produce Safety Rule portion of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Western View: Nebraska Flooded; Farmers Need A Hand
…load. NOAA – the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration – said that snowmelt in the eastern part of the Dakotas will cause rivers to crest this week through the middle…
Pesticide Registration Improvement Act Signed into Law
…PRIA 4. Those fees will be used to supplement federal appropriations as well as fund worker protection training activities. EPA Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Assistant Administrator…
New Ag Liaison to Offer Central Valley Ag Perspective
Newly elected Governor Gavin Newsom created a special new role, Agriculture Liaison. This role was created to help his administration better understand agriculture in the Central Valley. He appointed Bill…
Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020
…prices and also the ongoing issues on the trade front and the impact of retaliatory tariffs,” Langley said. Details on the Administration’s Budget Proposal for Fiscal Year 2020 About the…
Second Verdict Against Roundup Weed Killer Issued
Another verdict has been issued against Roundup weed killer this week, as a federal jury in San Francisco found that the product was a “substantial factor” in causing cancer in…
USDA Provides Information for Producers and Veterinarians to Help Guard Against ASF
…to State or Federal animal health officials. USDA’s hotline to report foreign animal diseases is 1-866-536-7593. “Quick detection of any illness helps prevent large outbreaks,” said Shere. “We would rather…
Lawmakers Demand Inclusion of Ag in EU Trade Deal
…group of 114 lawmakers is demanding that the Trump Administration remain committed to keeping agriculture on the negotiating table. “As you know, agriculture is the source of a great number…