…surface or groundwater facilities,” he said. “Federal forestland must be actively managed for public safety, the environment and water supply.” Source: California Farm Bureau Federation Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock…
‘Young Farmers Success Act’ to Relieve Agricultural Student Loan Debt
New legislation to address student debt was recently introduced as the Young Farmers Success Act. The bill, HR 3232, was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
Bayer has announced a plan to reduce the company’s environmental impact with a goal of a 30 percent global reduction by 2030. As part of the new sustainability initiative, Bayer…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
With so many different practices that can be considered climate-smart agriculture, it can be challenging for growers to determine the best course of action when contemplating different approaches. UC Cooperative…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…CDFA’s Healthy Soils Program (HSP) which encourages industry members to implement more sustainable practices on their farms and ranches. The funding for the program is distributed between direct farmer incentives…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
…of the new Food Safety Modernization Act have been taking place for over a month. The first inspections are for large operations with over an average of $500,000 in the…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…reduced by 6.2 percent in 2019 because of a sequester order required by Congress and issued in accordance with the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. DMC…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…on the implementation of the Produce Safety Rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition will also be giving a presentation…
Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate
…Farm Bureau President Todd Fornstrom told the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Waters, and Wildlife. Expensive professional services needed to comply with the Clean Water Act, he said, too often make…
Biotech Executive Order Vital for U.S. Agriculture-Industry Reaction
…gene edited crops and animals. Innovative solutions have been a creed for American agriculture for a long time and with yesterday’s action by the President, it ensures a framework and…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…the Executive Order was established to identify changes that, among other things, “advance the adoption of innovations and technology for agricultural production and long-term, sustainable rural development… improve food safety……
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…U.S. actions under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and China in response to U.S. tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974,” Giordano…
The Western View: Part Two in the Water Wars
The Metropolitan Water District in Southern California took exception to my recent Western View about water. Their first reaction, in an email to AgNet management, seemed to say the whole…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…up to $16 billion to support farmers as they absorb some of the negative impact of unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. In addition, President Trump immediately signed into law the…