…scientific and appropriate risk-based regulatory approach that will ensure farmers and ranchers have the tools and innovation they need to meet the challenges of the future in the most sustainable…
Call to Action at CAPCA Conference
…Act has been for agricultural water supplies, by changing the biological opinions on the Delta smelt. “[It] made it to where you actually have to use science to see if…
Canada “Flatly Rejects” U.S. Dairy Proposal
Wrapping up the fourth round of talks on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the U.S. proposed a dismantling of Canada’s dairy supply management system. Bloomberg reports Canada “flatly…
WOTUS Jurisdiction Case Reaches Supreme Court
…rule does not fall within the specific categories of the Clean Water Act which would call for appellate court review. Counsel to the federal government argues for a functional interpretation…
Still Time to Register for California Avocado Society’s Annual Meeting
…analysis technologies. Brokaw Orchard will feature management changes over time and Dominguez Orchard will highlight high-density management and pruning methods. The President’s BBQ Reception will begin at 4:30 p.m. on…
USDA Invests in Research on Next Generation of Agricultural Technology
…Iowa, $482,905 Sustainable Bioproducts LLC, Bozeman, Montana, $482,829 The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, $482,448 University of North Texas, Denton, Texas, $482,905 University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, $482,752 Project details…
US Forest Service Actively Involved in California Wildfire Response
Alongside its local, State and Federal partners, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s U.S. Forest Service remains actively involved in response to wildfires in California. While these fires are not on…
Pork Producers Applaud Withdraw Of GIPSA Rules
…Department of Agriculture’s Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA). The agency also announced it will take no further action on a proposed regulation of the Farmer Fair Practices Rules….
NAFTA Talks Turn to Agriculture, Dairy
The U.S. wants to reverse Canada’s dairy supply management system as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation. U.S. negotiators centered on the agriculture chapter of NAFTA…
Perdue Says NAFTA Benefits Canada More Than U.S.
…says NAFTA benefits Canada more than America in several different areas. “The Canadian dairy management supply program is overproducing product,” he says, “depressing milk solid prices around the world. There’s…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…federal emergency management agency, has been embedded with our fireteam since Sunday night,” noted Secretary Ross. It will be sometime before an accurate amount of agricultural losses caused by the…
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…control advisers (PCAs) who provide pest management consultation for the production of food, fiber and ornamental industries of this state. CAPCA’s mission is to facilitate the success of the licensed…
State Board Sticks to Flow Regime on Sacramento River
Despite calls to consider a more comprehensive approach to water management that serves multiple, beneficial purposes, an updated science report from the State Water Resources Control Board doubles down on…
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
…The grants are funded through the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) and Organic Transitions Program (ORG). “Organic farming is one of many approaches to making American agriculture sustainable…