…questions the statutory authority of the Board to impose such standards. The lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court claims that the emergency safety standards are infeasible and impractical. In…
FMC Looking at ‘Responsive Actions’ to Address Container Availability
…recently approved an investigation to be conducted on the matter. An FMC Fact Finding Officer will be looking into export practices of ocean carriers operating in the ports of Los…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…and Los Angeles, the Department of Commerce, and the International Trade Commission. WAPA has also been working with Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office and the California Congressional delegation. About the Author…
Consumers are Driving a Move to More Sustainable Cotton Farming in California
…light cotton by CO. Rebecca Daeschner represented the Los Angeles-based luxury women’s wear brand CO (CO-collections.com), which in its current collection sells a ruched cotton top for $725, a cotton…
UCCE Webinar Intends to Help Farmers Raise the Value of California Cotton
…People, Land, and Life Foundation about what clothing and textile brands are interested in and what they may be willing to pay in support of healthy soil management systems for…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…endowed nearly $24 million in funds for scholarships and support of faculty and programs. In scholarships alone, some 4,600 students have received more than $6.9 million in support over the…
Water Resilience Projects Receive Nearly $84 Million from DWR
…million was awarded to the City of Salinas and the Central Coast Wetlands Group for improvements to stormwater and wastewater infrastructure. The remaining award for the Los Angeles/Ventura area of…
Fictitious Pickup Details Show Criminals Getting Deceptive
…was on the road, the fake hauler rerouted the shipment to Los Angeles. WAPA is reminding operations around the state that changes rarely happen in this process, and last-minute alterations should immediately…
Successful Elimination of Virulent Newcastle Disease in California
…that there are no signs of Newcastle Disease in the greater L.A. area.” The disease was first detected in May of 2018 in Los Angeles County and by December the…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…Conservationist Carlos Suarez said in a press release. “The funding will enable private property owners to play a major role in this conservation effort to improve the health and resiliency…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…globally. Dr. Lewis has a doctorate in molecular biology from the University of California, Los Angeles. Her career experience includes agricultural research and policy spanning government, academic, nonprofit, and tech-based…
Mr. Claus Granted Movement Permit in United States
…over any U.S. border port. “With a growing world population, Mr. Claus will have his busiest Christmas yet. At USDA, we want to ensure we are not hindering Mr. Claus’…
California Farm Bureau Re-Elects Officers
…Imperial and San Diego counties; Terry Munz of Lancaster represents Los Angeles and Orange counties; Jenny Holtermann of Wasco represents Kern and Kings counties; Donny Rollin of Riverdale represents Fresno…
New HLB Quarantine Initiated in San Bernardino County
…marks the first time the disease has been detected in the county. The 93-square mile quarantine area will link up with existing quarantines in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, creating a contiguous…