…can be exported to China. “President Trump and this Administration negotiated a strong trade agreement with China that promises significant benefits for American agriculture,” Secretary Perdue said. “We look forward…
Water Allocations Highlight New Biological Opinions and Need for Storage
…The updated biological opinions that were released last year and have been a point of contention between state and federal authorities, were taken into account for the initial allocations that…
President Trump: 2020 Trade Aid on the Table
…industry is still a possibility. In a Tweet last week, the President said that the federal government will step in to help support farmers as the new trade deals start…
California Sues Trump Administration Over New Water Plan
…the California Environmental Protection Agency, and the California Natural Resources Agency are claiming the order violates federal environmental law. “California won’t silently spectate as the Trump Administration adopts scientifically challenged…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…is important as policymakers at both the state and federal levels, and our partners in the value chain develop programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change.” NAFB…
Optimistic Dairy Forecast for Year Ahead
…Laine noted. “Overall I think markets are still relatively tight and supportive through next year.” California’s adoption of the Federal Milk Marketing Order has also helped to provide more clarity…
President Trump Signs New Water Delivery Rules: ‘You’ll Be Able to Farm Your Land’
…federal biological opinions will alter how water is managed as part of the Central Valley Project, using new real-time monitoring methods to dictate water flows. Prior to signing the new…
Almond Board of California Announces 2020 Election
…cooperative handler member and alternate nominee will be selected through their cooperative association. The Almond Board of California is the organization that administers the Federal Marketing Order for almonds. The…
The Western View: CDFA: Helping Ag Grow
…each year for violations of California or federal plant quarantine laws. The inspectors also look for fruit flies, which are a constant threat. Not only fruits, but vegetables, nuts, some…
AFBF Urges Improvements to Hemp Regulation
…allowable THC limit established by USDA is 0.3 percent. There is also a concern in regard to the number of testing facilities currently certified by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…
FDA Stall Tactics Hurting U.S. Agriculture
(NPPC) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) misrepresentation of a gene edited livestock research project is its latest stall tactic designed to rationalize a regulatory grasp on an…
Consumer Research Shows Widespread Confusion About Contents of Plant-Based Fake Meat
…alternatives.” The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has the power to prevent this sort of consumer confusion. In 2020, NCBA said it hopes there will be an opportunity to work…
Conflict Between SGMA and California Water Rules
…think there will be some impediments and some regulatory issues that public water agencies have to deal with that might not otherwise be there.” The state and federal efforts to…
Details of Risk Management Programs for Hemp Producers Announced
…Program (NAP) coverage protects against losses associated with lower yields, destroyed crops or prevented planting where no permanent federal crop insurance program is available. Producers may apply now. The deadline…