…support small businesses, while increasing competition in the marketplace and drive down consumer costs. The legislation is receiving support from the Livestock Marketing Association, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, and the…
Industry Groups Encourage USDA Takeover of Gene Editing Regulations
…and develop agricultural innovations if they do not have clear, predictable criteria to achieve enforcement discretion and reasonable market access.” Signatories of the letter include the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association,…
Week in Review: More Farmland Fallowing & Burn Restrictions Impacting Vineyard Removals
With drought conditions rivaling those experienced in 2015, there are expectations for further agricultural land fallowing this year. The California Department of Water Resources is investing more than $33 million…
Concerns Over Prospect of EU Standards Placed on Ag Imports
The European Union (EU) is considering some adjustments to agricultural import practices designed to bolster global food sustainability. The European Commission recently closed the Call for Evidence on the potential…
Renewed Enforcement Discretion for Certain FSMA Requirements for Cotton
…feed, it technically falls under the parameters of the Animal Food Rule. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said FDA recognized the lack…
Almond Update: Webinar to Highlight Incentive Opportunities for Growers
…with NRCS,” said Roseman. “They have many incentive practices that growers can pursue that are very relevant for almond growing and can help in really any situation.” Agricultural Specialist with…
‘More Significant Land Fallowing’ Expected This Year with Ongoing Drought
With drought conditions rivaling those experienced in 2015, there are expectations for further agricultural land fallowing this year. As of April 13, the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) shows…
VofV: Cybersecurity and the Virtual Threats to Farming
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Ag Youth Leadership Programs Help Guide Student Career Choices
…skills, such as public speaking, in the context of agricultural education. “There is always somewhere for a little kid in 4-H,” Franks said. “They may have to learn how to…
Pending Burning Restrictions Having an Impact on Vineyard Removals
Some grape growers are having to make some tough decisions about vineyards with burning restrictions coming into effect. Last year, the California Air Resources Board voted to phase out agricultural…
Week in Review: Drought Conditions Back to 2015 Levels & Cotton Acreage and Prices Up
…Reform Act of 2022 was unanimously approved during a voice vote of the U.S. Senate. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
USDA Seeks Nominations to Bolster Pollinator Research Efforts
…of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics (NAREEE) Advisory Board. Secretary Thomas J. Vilsack USDA photo by Tom Witham “USDA takes very seriously our duty to protect pollinators…
USDA Researcher’s Role in Cacao
…cacao, from which chocolate is made. She explains how she got into such a unique agricultural role. “I started working with cacao after getting my Ph.D. at the University of…
Young Farmers and Ranchers Look for New Opportunities to Expand
The American Farm Bureau has a program for young agriculturalists, called Young Farmers & Ranchers (YF&R) that provides its members with social and professional opportunities to expand their networks and…