…and John E. Steele. The two ag groups have asserted that the animal housing requirements for pigs violates the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. NPCC contends that less than…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…or cactus pear, is one of them and the reason that we’re interested in Opuntia is that it is a CAM crop. CAM stands for ‘Crassulacean Acid Metabolism,’” said John…
Central Valley Canals Primed to Receive Support for Failing Infrastructure
…The legislation was introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein and Representatives Jim Costa, John Garamendi, and Josh Harder last week. More than $653 million in federal funding would be provided to…
Ag Innovation Challenge from Farm Bureau Accepting Applications
…Crop Science, FMC Corporation, Farm Bureau Bank, John Deere, and Farm Bureau Financial Services. The Ag Innovation Challenge was launched in 2015 as the very first national competition exclusively for…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…on our roads, while also making sure producers can keep our grocery stores stocked with beef.” Senators Deb Fischer, John Tester, Roger Wicker, and Tina Smith highlighted certain federal regulations…
Nursery Demand Ramping Up After A Slow End to 2020
After a slower than average 2020, it appears that demand is ramping back up for nursery stock. President and CEO of Duarte Nursery, John Duarte said that sales are “hitting…
Legislation Introduced to Repeal Federal Estate Tax
Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation that would repeal the federal estate tax, often referred to as the death tax. U.S. Senator John Thune and U.S. Representatives Sanford Bishop and Jason…
President Biden Ready to Sign Latest COVID Relief Legislation
…supply chain.” The COVID relief legislation includes several provisions that will benefit the agricultural sector and rural communities. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist, John Newton has indicated that nearly…
Budget Hearings to Consider UC Funding Restoration
…hearing was held on March 1. Humiston noted that Senate Budget Subcommittee Chair John Laird was particularly enthusiastic about the value that UC ANR provides to the state, warranting funding…
FDA Launches Lettuce Sampling Campaign in Yuma County
…current harvest season. Yuma County farmer John Boelts said that the industry has been testing diligently prior to the announcement from FDA. “I think laypeople when they hear about ‘oh,…
Industry Groups Working Towards Establishing Hemp Checkoff
…the development of a proposal that includes industry analysis and program objectives. The task force will be made up of representatives from across the hemp industry. NIHC Board Member John…
DOL Issues Final Rule for H-2A Certification Program
…employers,” Assistant Secretary for Employment and Training John Pallasch said in a press release. “It is a victory for farmers, agricultural workers, and the American people, who rely on a…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…ton per acre on his own ranches. John Mesrobian of The Mill at Kings River, located near Fresno, also decided against harvesting some ranches due to low yields. “Primarily we…
Water Accounting and Trading Platform Workshop Series Begins December 16
…Storage District, and John Burns from Sitka Technology Group. Other workshops in the series are going to be scheduled early in 2021. Listen to the radio report below. Water Accounting…