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Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
A recent report highlights the need for a more favorable regulatory environment for gene editing in agricultural animals. Recommendations have been compiled by a group of experts assembled by the…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
The agricultural landscape of the Coachella Valley has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Managing Partner of Prime Time International, Mike Way said that is has been disappointing to…
Mixed Response to Reintroduction of Farm System Reform Act
…chain,” National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane said in a press release. “While it is positive to see some of these key producer concerns receiving…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…National Pork Industry Conference in Wisconsin. Livestock producers will have the opportunity to apply for assistance through September 17. “Throughout the pandemic, we learned very quickly the importance and vulnerability…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service indicated that multiple factors influenced the drop in production estimates. “I think the 2.8-billion-pound objective survey or estimate was more in-line…
Organic Fraud Prevention Program Gaining Industry Support
…program by signing on as supporting partners. “There are no shortcuts to verifying organic integrity,” said Miles McEvoy, Former Deputy Secretary at USDA’s National Organic Program and OFPS Trusted Advisor….
Farm Bureau Extension Continuing Education Series Begins July 15
…education (CE) units for pesticide licensing. Subject matter experts will be providing immediately applicable information for agricultural operations. The July 15 session will go over respiratory compliance. The August 26…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…with an area specifically designed for agtech innovations. Discussion topics will include soil management, advances in agricultural technology, and controlled environment agriculture. “Our partnership with Western Growers is providing OGS…
Executive Order Addresses Right to Repair and Market Competition
…the agricultural sector surrounding the executive order. The North American Meat Institute remains skeptical about making adjustments to the Stockyards and Packers Act. Other groups including the American Farm Bureau…
Drought Emergency Declared in Nine More California Counties
…the goal is to reduce industrial, residential, and agricultural water use by 15 percent. When asked about measuring agricultural use, specifically using meters, Newsom indicated that the question has been…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…a lengthy and contentious process to get to that point. The California Food and Agricultural Code contains specific criteria that must be met in order to change the quota program….
CDFA Continues Work to Help Strengthen Food Safety Efforts
…Modernization Act. Ross also spoke highly of the work being done through the California Agricultural Neighbors group in its effort to bolster food safety. “It’s very important that we’re in-tune…
Annual Santa Maria Strawberry Field Day to be Virtual Again This Year
…multispectral imaging in strawberry monitoring. University of Florida Professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering Daniel Lee will also be discussing the use of artificial intelligence for yield prediction and spider…