The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) has released the Public Review Draft for the California Water Plan Update 2018and is now accepting public comment on the plan. DWR publishes a…
Perdue Applauds 2018 Accomplishments for Agriculture Industry
…pest, improvements to school lunch programs, support to veterans and other USDA agency service developments. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
The Western View: Keep Pets Safe During the Holidays
…or Pet Poison Helpline immediately. Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available by phone 24 hours a day. There is a fee ($49) for the service. Their phone…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…leverage our existing resources as best we can to continue to provide the top-notch service people expect.” Some USDA activities will be shut down or significantly reduced and some USDA…
Perdue Announces ERS, NIFA Site Selection Criteria
…performance and the services these agencies provide,” Perdue said. “We will be placing important USDA resources closer to many stakeholders, most of whom live and work far from Washington, D.C. …
USDA Modifies Branding Requirements for Mexican Cattle
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has finalized a rule that will make updates to identification requirements for cattle imported to the United States from Mexico. The…
Perdue Applauds USDA’s 2018 Accomplishments
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provided technical assistance to more than 900,000 land managers, and comprehensive planning assistance to over 100,000 producers in 2018. This work resulted in conservation plans for…
Establishing the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard
…may voluntarily comply with the Standard until December 31, 2021. USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) developed the List of Bioengineered Foods to identify the crops or foods that are available…
EPA Recognizes Reducing Food Waste
…donated 17,395 pounds of food from the production set of a commercial, partnering with Valley Food Bank and Westside Food Bank to redistribute the resources. 99 Ranch Market (Rowland Heights) for…
Genome Published of the Small Hive Beetle, a Major Honey Bee Parasite
Beekeepers and researchers will welcome the unveiling of the small hive beetle’s genome by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and their colleagues. The small hive beetle (SHB) is a major…
California Table Grape Industry Gets $10 Million in USDA Relief
…domestic market. The USDA purchasing program comes at a good time for table grape growers and is appreciated.” A report from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources’ Agricultural…
Industry Excited for Dairy Policy Reforms in Farm Bill
…both MPP and the Livestock Gross Margin insurance program. Trade promotion programs will be receiving full funding in the farm bill, and land and water conservation programs will also continue…
Farm Bill Set to Bring Several Benefits to California Growers
…of all, getting a farm bill is fantastic,” said Vice President of UC Agriculture and Natural Resources Glenda Humiston. “Some really good things for beginning farmers and ranchers, and veterans’…
Farmland Access Remains A Challenge for Young and Beginning Farmers
…for younger farmers, particularly those who are brand new to the agriculture industry who did now grow up on a farm and are already aware of the resources available to…