…Service report helps fill this gap and guides readers through the laws and regulations at the local, state and federal levels that complicate sustainable management and conservation of these important…
New Labor Proposal Includes Same Challenges for California Agriculture
A new labor proposal introduced in the House of Representatives recently, the AG and Legal Workforce Act (ALWA), has received mixed reactions from the agriculture industry. Many provisions in the…
Republicans Introduce New Immigration Bill in House
Republicans in the House of Representatives have introduced a new immigration bill that they say will benefit agriculture. A Pro Farmer report says the Agriculture and Legal Workforce Act would…
Canada Dairy Group Expresses Need to be Vigilant Regarding Trade
…be vigilant.” The U.S. wants Canada to make changes to its dairy supply management system through the NAFTA renegotiation, however Canada has maintained that it will not do so. From…
Administration Proposes ESA Changes
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries announced Thursday proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Several proposed changes deal with procedures for listing species, recovery and…
Farm Bureau Welcomes ESA Regulatory Revisions
…to the Endangered Species Act. We look forward to reviewing the proposals in greater detail with our members and providing constructive comments to the docket. On their face, the revisions…
Water Works: Distressing News for San Joaquin River Water Users
…also struggling with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, which is kind of really restricting their ability to pump groundwater at the same time,” Scheuring noted. Listen to the report….
Egg Producers Urge Support for Commerce Language in Farm Bill
…specific language supported by egg producers, introduced by Iowa Representative Steve King, is the Protect Interstate Commerce Act. The association says the legislation prevents activist states like California from unconstitutionally…
Mexico and Canada Want NAFTA Conclusion This Year
…proposed changes to Canada’s dairy supply management system are “unacceptable.” Canada points out it is the second largest export market for U.S. dairy products after Mexico, and that the products…
Agri View: College Careers in Agriculture
…than it used to be. So is agriculture economics. In fact, more students are finding a respectful, and well paying career, in plant pathology, plant protection, best management, plant protection,…
Nutrien to Acquire Agrible
…advisory tools, data science capabilities and predictive analytics that connects growers with agricultural, food and consumer products companies to “measure, benchmark and empower sustainable crop production.” Agrible’s platform is currently…
New Test Can Determine Nitrogen Levels in Soil
…Too much nitrogen can run off with rainwater or leach through to soil and contaminate groundwater. Now, a simple, rapid and reliable test can determine the nitrogen amount in soil….
Ranch Easement Allows Family Land to Remain Free of Development Pressures
…improvements, or water development sensing. It allowed him to better manage the land and graze his cattle more sustainable,” Casey said. Casey previously served as District Conservationist in Colusa where…
WHIP Signup Officially Open
…grazing. A list of crops covered by crop insurance is available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Actuarial Information Browser at webapp.rma.usda.gov/apps/actuarialinformationbrowser. Eligibility will be determined for each producer…