…show symptoms, but unfortunately when they moved the bird they just spread the virus,” said California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones. “The state and federal government both have concern because…
FSA Services Expanded During Ongoing Government Shutdown
…that can be performed at all locations. “At President Trump’s direction, we have been working to alleviate the effects of the lapse in federal funding as best we can, and…
Bay-Delta Plan Lawsuits Continue to Be Filed
…County of San Francisco, filed another suit in Tuolumne County on January 10. The group contends that the water board violated state and federal due process laws. The Modesto Irrigation…
Farm Bill Gets the Wildfire Relief Conversation Started
…Federal Policy Josh Rolph said though it was highly unlikely something would be placed under the Forestry Title of the Farm Bill he said it’s good the conversation got started….
Milk Labeling Comment Deadline is Approaching
The milk labeling comment deadline is approaching on January 25. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially extended the comment period for labeling standards for plant-based beverages back in…
Meat Inspectors, Price Reporting Staff Still On The Job
In response to erroneous reports in the news and (mostly) on social media, the National Pork Producers Council is reminding pork producers and consumers that federal meat inspectors are working…
EU Won’t Include Agriculture In Trade Talks With U.S.
…Trump administration “to continue stressing to [the EU] that only a truly comprehensive agreement will be acceptable to the Administration and, ultimately, to the U.S. Congress.” EU tariff and non-tariff…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
…value. When it comes to federal policy the state often get overlooked as well. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy Josh Rolph said this time around, folks from California…
Longest Recorded Government Shutdown Impacting Key Ag Programs
…the agricultural industry. A total of 25 percent of federal government funding is impacted by the shutdown, including several functions of US Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Environmental Protection Agency…
FSA Offices Reopen for Three Days While Government Shutdown Continues
…form that he will sign, we are doing our best to minimize the impact of the partial federal funding lapse on America’s agricultural producers,” U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue…
Food Safety Inspections Resuming Amid Government Shutdown
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will resume food safety inspections for higher-risk foods such as cheese and seafood after briefly stopping routine inspections because of the government shutdown. …
A Government Shutdown Resolution is in “Best Interest for Farmers”
This is now the longest government shutdown in U.S. history and people across the nation are feeling the burden. California Farm Bureau’s Manager of Federal Policy, Josh Rolph explains that…
FDA Encourages Washing Avocados Prior to Consumption
Although avocado peels are inedible, a new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) report calls for washing avocados before consumers prepare and eat them. Data collected as part of an…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…the administration, and talks are continuing. “All of these negotiations are with major trading partners,” Salmonsen said. “These are substantive and important negotiations that we will be following very closely…