…water deliveries caused by the existing measures, with little apparent benefit for fish. Reclamation adopted the existing measures without any review under the National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”). Federal courts,…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…can be manipulated for specific people and specific jobs.” Hull says that flexibility gives the industry a positive outlook on its future. “I work with a firm that is nine…
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
…forget to look at our future, the future who is doing their best to hold their steers head up with their tiny little 9 year old arms. The future who…
Senate Passes GMO Labeling Legislation
…will protect American farmers and small businesses while providing a consistent, transparent food disclosure framework for shoppers across America. “The Senate has provided all Americans a transparent and consistent system…
Hot Dog Etiquette
…coming up on This Land of Ours. Hot Dog Etiquette From: the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council Hot Dog Etiquette Everyday Guidance for Eating America’s Sacred Food This informative…
Military Leaders on Agriculture and National Security
…between agricultural policy and national security. This is the fifth hearing in the committee’s hearing series focused on national security. Members heard from a panel of former military leaders who…
Water Bond Funding Could be Stretched Thin
…projects in the state. We have got to invest in long term, surface storage for the long term future of all Californians.” Wade added that some of those proposals may…
NMPF on Biotech Labeling Amendment
NMPF Commends Senate for Moving Roberts-Stabenow Biotech Labeling Amendment Toward Final Vote The National Milk Producers Federation thanked Senate members for approving a cloture motion that will set up a…
National Hot Dog Month
…favorite that Americans can’t get enough of. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Hot Dog Month From: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council National Hot Dog and…
Agri View: Direct Marketing
Everett Griner talks about farmers using direct marketing in today’s Agri View. Direct Marketing From: USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Farmers Markets and Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Farmers markets are an integral part…
Ag Economy Barometer Turns Higher in June
…of farmers who think their operations will be financially worse off in the next year rose from 27 percent to 37 percent in June. The number of people in the…
Almond Forecast Up
…last year’s crop, according to a survey conducted by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. The forecast is based on 900 thousand bearing acres. Production for the Nonpareil variety is forecast…
Senate to Vote on GMO Bill
…it will follow the spirit of the law in crafting the rules and will require labeling for all GMO ingredients. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service…
California Water Alliance Changes Initiative Plans
…the full interview with Karen Musson here.07-05-Karen Musson Full Interview While the effort to gather signatures for the original ballot proposal was popular among some Central Valley farmers, there was…