…contractor to the Beef Checkoff, we are using the dollars of beef farmers and ranchers to ensure consumers, media, chefs, dietitians and food service and retail partners have the facts…
Questions Remain as AB-5 Implementation Takes Shape
…you handle that?” said Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy for the California Farm Bureau Federation and COO for the Farm Employers Labor Service. “Some things are going to be…
USDA Accepting Applications for ReConnect Program Funding
…government to continue collaborative efforts with the private sector and rural communities in developing broadband infrastructure in areas with inadequate service. Rural electric cooperatives and utilities, telecommunications companies, internet service…
Third MFP Payment Coming This Week
…did with China.” The third MFP payment will be made by the USDA Farm Service Agency to producers of various types of crops including upland cotton, wheat, sorghum, long grain…
California Cattle Council Seeking Industry Input on Strategic Plan
…input in terms of what’s the most effective way to use these resources to benefit the entire cattle community.” The Council will be using the strategic plan to provide a…
California Snowpack ‘In Decent Shape’ According to Second 2020 Snow Survey
On Thursday morning the Department of Water Resources (DWR) performed its second 2020 snow survey which revealed a snowpack that is nearly on pace for the historical average for this…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…(SGMA) begins to be implemented. Wade noted that the guidelines provided by the Waters of the State rule may come into conflict with the need to recharge groundwater resources. “I…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…and Natural Resources division (UC ANR) thanks in part to a $500,000 endowment gift from Clif Bar & Company, as well as another $500,000 in matching funds from UC President…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…$135 million would continue through 2023. We’re not there right now,” said Isom. The California Air Resources Board has indicated that a minimum of $193 million per year in FARMER…
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
…$20 million for the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Our farm advisors are trusted, knowledgeable members of both the academic and the agricultural community,” Roschen noted. “If the…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
…ranchers. “You won’t find a stronger ally than farmers and ranchers when it comes to protecting land and natural resources, because they depend on those resources to produce food and…
APHIS Moving Forward with Funding Farm Bill Initiatives
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will be moving forward with funding several farm bill initiatives. The agency recently announced that it…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new honeybee research facility at the University of California, Davis. The new facility…