…National Pork Producers Commission and the Livestock Market Association, the FMCSA issued an Expanded Emergency Declaration on March 18 which expands the original exemption definition. The Office of the Secretary…
Efforts Underway to Address Labor Concerns During COVID-19 Pandemic
…Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council. “USDA has set up a dedicated email account for those that are encountering issues and need to reach out about…
The Western View: Just Wait – It’s The Thing To Do
…Governor has called up the National Guard, allegedly to pass out food in the Sacramento area. This stay at home order feels so wrong, so un-American, yet the course of…
Samples Needed to Help ‘Stop the Rot’ Project
…diseases in onions. The project looks to combat bacterial diseases of onions and will rely on surveys and sample information from growers. “This is a national project. We are working…
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers around the state that two beneficial incentive programs remain open for applications. The first being the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Air…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
(Washington, D.C., March 17, 2020) – While President Donald J. Trump continues to take action during this COVID-19 National Emergency and enact measures to ensure Americans are safe, secure, and…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is suspending the hours of service rule after the declaration of a national emergency in response to the coronavirus…
USDA Funds California Efforts to Address Pest Issues
…for harmful exotic fruit fly populations. A combined $5 million will be used to support California’s ag detector dog teams, along with supporting the National Clean Plant Network. Nearly $2…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…African swine fever and other foreign animal diseases to the United States is our top priority,” President of the National Pork Producers Council David Herring said in a news release….
Labor Certainty for Food Security Act Introduced
A new bill aimed at addressing the shortage of agricultural labor was recently introduced in Congress. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley explained that…
USDA Investing $1 Million in California Water Quality Improvements and Wildfire Mitigation
…Collaborative within the Six Rivers National Forest in Del Norte County, completing a network of fuelbreaks to protect the wildland-urban interface within approximately 8,700 acres. The USDA agencies will also…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
…the international firm representing the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Global Chief Business Development Officer, Sam Lythgoe noted that the new standard for U.S. cotton production comes at an important time….
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…national government agencies. The LGMA applauds the efforts of Deputy Commissioner Frank Yiannas and his colleagues to make the process inclusive and in partnership with all stakeholders in the supply…
Farming Incentives Being Offered by NRCS to Address Air Quality
…assistance is being made available through NRCS’ Environmental Quality Incentives Program, National Air Quality Initiative. “What the initiative does is that it financially assists farmers and ranchers to replace on-farm,…