NCBA “Leader on this Issue,” Sen. Fischer Says (NCBA) — The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) applauded the introduction of the Real MEAT (Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully) Act of 2019…
Almond Board Fueling Farm of the Future
…1973 to build a foundation of knowledge on responsible farming practices, food quality and safety and almonds’ impact on human health. A tangible example of the almond community’s commitment to…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…can count on hearing, yet again, from pork producers as NPPC is unleashing a grassroots call to action. We want a vote this year and NPPC will score this critically…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
The concept of a more cooperative approach to water management has been gaining more and more support after initial skepticism earlier in the year. It appears that state officials are…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…about a planned House of Representatives vote this week on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would address short- and long-term shortages of agricultural employees, and urged the House to…
2020 Will Be International Year of Plant Health
…initiative is raising overall awareness of the impact that plant health has on a global scale, and the role it plays in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. One…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Technology and Food Safety, Part 1
…importance of new innovations that simplify groundwater and surface water management, which she will dive deeper into during the next episode of Voices of the Valley. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Strategies for Mealybug Control in Vineyards
…topics of discussion at the 2019 Sustainable Ag Expo, which also featured the International Sustainable Wine Summit for the first time in the United States. “We talked about the relationship…
USDA to Open Signup for Conservation Reserve Program December 9
…rancher or a member of a socially disadvantaged group to return land to production for sustainable grazing or crop production. CRP contract holders no longer need to be a retired…
Federal Officials Begin to Crack Down on CBD Products
…and Cosmetic Act. Six of the companies that were warned by the FDA are based in California. “As we work quickly to further clarify our regulatory approach for products containing…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
The Organic Grower Summit is expected to attract more than 700 organic growers and other industry members for two days of education, networking, and exhibition. Presented by the Organic Produce…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 12-04-19
…should take as the weather changes, support for water management and the USMCA. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News…
With Traceability Top of Mind, A Greater Push to Company-Specific UPCs in 2020
Beginning in 2020, only company-specific UPCs will be issued which will help enhance food traceability and increase inventory accuracy and category management for retailers. Generic UPCs will no longer be…
Aggressive Regulation Conversations Around 1,3-D
Potential regulation for a well-known nematicide could be aggressive. There have been ongoing discussions about possible management for 1,3-Dichloropropene (1,3-D). Western Ag Processors Associations Director of Government Affairs Jody Devaurs said…