Both houses of Congress have now approved giving Russia most favored nation trade status, which should boost ag exports. Rod Bain has the story. Click to Open or Download Audio…
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
…unrefrigerated and refrigerated – uncooked meat, meat byproducts, and certain meat food products. In poultry, the agency amended the regulations to increase the maximum dose of ionizing radiation and to…
Ruling Awaited in MD Ag Case
Farmers and environmentalists around the nation are awaiting a ruling from a judge in Baltimore, Maryland. A poultry farm is accused of violating the federal Clean Water Act by polluting…
Lower Insurance Premiums for Rice, Soybeans
…there will be rate differences depending on weather patterns within the state in which the crops are located. For the complete release by the USDA’s Risk Management Agency, click here….
Improved Mexican Border Crossing for Produce
…San Ysidro border crossing, has already been built. The first phase of the new project will be a pilot screening test. There is no official word on the facility’s opening….
Lucas Selected to Serve Second Term
…Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency to ensure that our agricultural producers are not burdened with unreasonable and costly regulations. “And, we advanced a strong, reform-minded, fiscally responsible…
New Water Deal With Mexico: Imperial Says No
…sign the deal. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report The agreement is a major amendment to a 1944 treaty that granted Mexico 1.5 million acre-feet of…
California Egg Farmers File Lawsuit
…modifying their housing facilities before the law goes into effect January first, 2015. The lawsuit was filed in Nov. 19, in the Fresno County Superior Court. It stems from the…
Almond Board: Almond Industry Conference Moving
The California Almond Conference is moving to Sacramento this year, having outgrown the long-time Modesto venue. The conference is December 11 – 13 at the Sacramento Convention Center. It will…
Former Ag Secretaries Speak at Meeting
…food stamps and school food programs 14. Bergland on food stamps and minimum wage 15. Block on Obama and the EPA 16. Bergland on EPA and environmental regulations 17. Block…
Protecting California Agriculture
Robin Wall, California Agriculture Liason, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Sacramento, CA tells us about mans best friend and the fight of invasive species entering the U.S. through California. There…
Prop. 37 Getting More Opposition
Dean Kleckner, who chairs the Truth About Trade and Technology agrees that Prop 37 is flawed. He also notes that biotech foods are the future of feeding the world, in…
CDFA Explains Milk Pricing
…milk pricing structure in California is increasing. In response to that, CDFA has created a web page, How Milk Pricing Works, to address questions about regulated milk pricing in California….
CA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshops
…Room 2165, Fresno City Hall, 2600 Fresno Street, Fresno, CA 93721 Thursday, November 8, 2012 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Dining Hall, Tulare Masonic Lodge Association, 135 W Tulare…
