Deputy Secretary for Agriculture at CalEPA and Acting Director of the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), Val Dolcini provided an update on some important materials for California farmers and ranchers. …
Legislation Calls for More Ag Inspectors to Bolster Food Safety
…American Farm Bureau Federation, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA), the National Pork Producers Council, and the U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. “Invasive species have been estimated to cost…
Grape Assessment Increase, and Decrease
…Department of Agriculture – National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS), who cooperatively prepare the Report, streamlined activities and implemented more efficient publication and postage processes to help lower costs. However, other…
Multiple Funding Sources Focused on Addressing Nutria Population
…staff to focus on the nutria issue. The agency will be deploying sterilized “Judas” nutria equipped with GPS collars to help find other populations. The additional funding will also be…
Farm Bureau Urges New Chapter in China Trade
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “All eyes will be on this week’s trade negotiations in China because reopening the…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 07-29-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why GMO’s will be needed in order to feed…
New DPR Director Excited to Improve Agency Transparency
…important work for the state.” Dolcini has an extensive history working with the state’s farmers and ranchers, having served as the State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency…
Farm Bureau: Family Farmer Relief Act Will Help Farmers Stay in Business
(AFBF) — The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “America’s farmers and ranchers applaud the House passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act. …
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-26-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering details on the second trade aid package, USDA removing…
Prune Market Presents Challenges for Growers This Year
Despite a good growing season for California prunes, the current market may present some challenges for growers. A grower survey conducted by the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is…
Industry Reaction to Trade Aid Announcement
Source: American Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Welcomes Trade Assistance, Urges Return to Open Markets The following statement may be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “We greatly…
USDA Announces Details of Support Package for Farmers
…on the MFP, visit www.farmers.gov/mfp or contact your local FSA office, which can be found at www.farmers.gov. Here are comments from USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Bill Northey, about the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-25-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the DPR investing in chlorpyrifos alternatives, cauliflower consumption still…
Almond Update: Intern Helps Bridge Industry, Highlights Leadership Program
The Almond Board of California’s Industry Relations and Communications Intern has been busy this summer. Daryl Dias said she is tackling several projects including one she just finished, updating the…