…International Dairy Foods Association, and The Fertilizer Institute expressed appreciation for Biden’s call on Congress. “We appreciate President Biden for recognizing the damaging impact a strike would have, and we…
Industry Members Work to Expand Trade Opportunities in Spain
…first-ever agricultural trade mission to Madrid, Spain. More than 70 participants are representing trade associations, state governments, and agribusinesses from 25 states. Seven California-based companies are participating in the trip….
Final Food Traceability Rule Released by FDA
…Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) are reviewing what the implications will be for industry members. “IFPA is committed to working with the FDA to…
Week in Review: New 1,3-D Rules Proposed & Better Enforcement of FIFRA
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has introduced proposed regulations related to 1,3-D. More than 300 agricultural, environmental, and other stakeholder groups are encouraging Congress to reaffirm federal authority…
Proposed WIC Change Would Decrease Access to Dairy Products
A proposed change to WIC could mean less dairy. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Western Growers debuting it’s Real Farmers Care’ video for Thanksgiving, the priorities set…
Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
…have worked diligently to help agricultural producers bounce back from devastating natural disasters as well as the coronavirus pandemic through an extensive suite of programs,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said…
Most Electric Vehicles Don’t Have AM Radio, A Problem for Farmers
…Nathan Simington is a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission who spoke to broadcasters at the National Association of Farm Broadcasting’s annual convention. He brought a unique perspective to the…
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
…has invested $2.2 billion in Fiscal Year 2022 to support agricultural research, education, and Extension. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
BASF Financing Program
…Scott Kay VP, US Agricultural Solutions, BASF, says “Even before the pandemic and most recent economic challenges, BASF, and its retail partners have focused on the needs of farmers doing…
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
…only as grower-shippers individually, but also as an industry to begin to understand those patterns. So, there’s a big effort at Western Growers behind data sharing, as well as at…
Week in Review: Walnut Marketing Order Changes & Rail Strike Threat Pushed to December
…assessment rate for California producers has recently been announced by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Farm Groups Urge Congress to Better Enforce FIFRA Labeling Parameters
…Association, and Western Growers were among the signatories of the letter. Altogether, more than 20 California-based organizations were among those encouraging action from Congress. The organizations point out that the…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…can provide a comparable degree of protection. Deeper soil injections are being presented as an example. DPR had worked with pesticide applicators and county agricultural commissioners on a pilot project…