…the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine. This important legal principle, established in 1984, has guided how courts defer to federal agencies in interpreting laws for nearly…
Navigating the Future of Hemp in Livestock Feed
…offspring of rats that were given amounts of CBD have significantly decreased testicular sizes and function,” said Norman Birenbaum, Senior Public Health Advisor within the US Food and Drug Administration’s…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…lawmakers as they spoke during the bill’s markup, noting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent millions solidifying the Emergency Alert System with AM radio as the backbone of…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
…That’s what we’re asking as a federal preemption. So, one state does not tell another state how to raise their pigs, but handles the matters within their own state, which…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…for milk. The government purchases excess milk from processors to ensure producers are getting paid a minimum amount. Vanden Heuvel also noted recent changes at the federal level to milk…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…picture. Declining commodity prices, record farm production costs driven by the reckless spending of the Biden-Harris Administration, the largest agricultural trade deficit on record, and an outdated farm safety net threaten…
Preliminary Injunction Against DOL Rule Allowing H-2A Workers to Unionize
A federal court in Georgia has temporarily blocked the Department of Labor (DOL) from enforcing a new regulation that would allow H-2A visa farmworkers to unionize. The preliminary injunction, requested…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…in cattle. More than 190 herds have been infected across the nation since March. Federal data says the infections also include 13 dairy and poultry farm workers. The California Department…
Celebrating Back to School Meals
…rally highlighted key steps the Biden-Harris Administration has taken to support school meals and nutrition as a key educational tool that kids need to be successful in the classroom. Agriculture Secretary Tom…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…of smoke events, as tracked by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The endorsement can be combined with certain other coverage options but focuses on area-wide losses rather than individual…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…and vulnerable adult cattle. Because wolves are under both a federal and state protective designation, Arnold believes it is unlikely that depredation techniques will be granted. “The wolf is a…
Input Sought on How NRCS Will Administer SUSTAINS Act
…to target specific environmental issues and ensure that underserved producers get the help they need. The public can submit their comments through the Federal Register until September 16. Listen to…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…to help farmers manage risks. Projects range from educating small immigrant farmers, organic producers, and Native American communities, to helping farmers navigate federal crop insurance and adapt to climate challenges….
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…and federal level to do that?” You can find the latest episodes, including the one with Nav Athwal, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at…