…to the closure of a number of processing plants and feedlots in the U.S.” Ruling initially in 2011 on a complaint by Canada and Mexico, the WTO found that the…
WTO Rules Against U.S. Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…step is retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Retaliation will irreparably harm our economy and our relationships with our top trading partners and send a signal to the world that the…
NCBA President: Next Step is Retaliation
…for a fourth time that this rule discriminates against Canadian and Mexican livestock, the next step is retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Retaliation will irreparably harm our economy and our…
WTO Rules against U.S.’ Country of Origin Labeling Requirements
…found COOL to be non-compliant – a decision we fully expected. As retaliation by Canada and Mexico becomes a reality, it is more important now than ever to act quickly…
CDFA’s Drought Resources Web Page; a Useful Tool for Farmers, Ranchers and Farmworkers
CDFA’s Drought Resources web page stands as a valuable tool for farmers, ranchers and farmworkers seeking information about the drought in California and assistance programs. The page features links to…
COOL Retaliation & Its Impact on America
…Pending arbitration, retaliation claimed by Canada and Mexico could be economically devastating. Canada and Mexico are our top export partners, and these preferred relationships are vital to our local and…
USDA announces $30 Million for Food Entrepreneurs and Agricultural Producers to Develop New Products
…for beginning farmers, military veterans engaging in farming and smaller farm operations participating in the local and regional food system.” More information on how to apply is on page 26528…
CDFA Introduces Pollinator Protection Web Page
…Protection web page as a resource for Californians and others interested in the issue. The web page features links to programs detailing CDFA’s commitment to protecting pollinators in the course…
Almond Board: Getting out the Facts about Almonds
…Head to almonds.com/water for more information on water use for almonds. You can also click on the images on this page to see full versions of the graphics and information….
Bacteria Causing Bushy Top Syndrome
…bushy top syndrome that showed up in the pistachio industry only a few years ago. Research associate professor at New Mexico State University, Dr. Jennifer Randall, took on looking at…
Gov. Brown Establishes Most Ambitious Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target in North America
…rangelands, forests and wetlands so they can store carbon. Since taking office, Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and…
Top-Four Myths of the California Drought
…agriculture uses 41 percent of the applied water in California (California Water Plan 2013, Volume 1, page 3-35). Urban water uses total 10 percent and various environmental uses total 49…
Western View: Phenomenon in the Pacific
…Siberia across the Bering Sea, then through the Gulf of Alaska, and south to the coast of Mexico. Scientists theorize the warm patch has caused the drought on the west…
Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Earth Day
…Governor Brown has signed accords to fight climate change with leaders from Mexico, China, Canada, Japan, Israel and Peru. The Governor also issued a groundbreaking call to action with hundreds…
