Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), the National Pork Producers Council, and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. “Invasive species have been estimated to cost…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), who cooperatively prepare the Report, streamlined activities and implemented more efficient publication and postage processes to help lower costs. However, other…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…also provides nearly $2 million for the nutria program, with an additional allocation of $1.6 million for future eradication activities. The funding assistance will support the hiring of additional CDFW…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…its essential that farmers have the right tools to use,” said Dolcini. “At the same time, there is certainly more and more these days, interested communities, and community members, and…
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
Showier Turkey Variety Perfect for the Homestead
…birds. You won’t find a much prettier turkey than the Narragansett. These colorful birds are raised primarily for meat production, making an especially good pick for farmers that appreciate heritage…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
…appreciate President Trump’s concern for America’s farmers and ranchers in these difficult economic times, and we are grateful for this continued trade assistance to help our farmers and ranchers stay…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…American agricultural producers. Background: American farmers have dealt with unjustified retaliatory tariffs and decades of non-tariff trade disruptions, which have curtailed U.S. exports to China and other nations. Trade damages…
MFP Details: ‘Minimum of $15 an Acre Initially’
…for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley highlighted some of the features of the latest iteration of MFP payments. “What we do know that will be different from last year…
California Groups Receive Nearly One-Third of Latest ATP Payments
…USA Rice Federation/US Rice Producers Association. Other national groups and associations that will assist California farmers and ranchers include the National Potato Promotion Board, the National Association of State Departments…
Wine Origins Alliance Shifts Focus to Include Tariff Barriers
…represents 25 winery and grape-growing organizations in ten countries spanning North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Stults noted that globally, it seems that wine is one of the most impacted…