With a new year about to start, it is important for agricultural employers to be aware of all the new regulations that will come into effect. Director of Government and…
Potential Amendments to Conservation Management Practices
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District is proposing amendments to Rule 4550 – Conservation Management Practices. President and CEO of Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained the…
IPM and Agricultural Research and Outreach Evaluation Survey
Agricultural industry members are being asked to provide feedback to help Cooperative Extension better meet the needs of producers. Measuring the impact of both research and outreach efforts is a…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation and Officials Want Answers on Port Problems
…many of the challenges, there was still some unrealized potential for ag exports in 2021. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
CREP Updates Provide More Access and Flexibility
…regional approach to program administration. The new team members who will be working with potential and existing partners include Patrick Lewis, who will be covering the western states including California…
VofV: Building Communities for Resuscitating Water Conservation
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…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…water,” said Adam Borchard, Director of Government and Public Policy for the California Fresh Fruit Association. “Usually in the past when the state has an announcement like that, initially it’s…
Ag Exports Largely Overcome Logistical Challenges But Could Have Been Better
Farm exports have largely remained strong, despite the ongoing challenges in the supply chain. Transportation issues have remained problematic for many agricultural exports, with port congestion and a lack of…
Projects to Support Animal Health Receive More Than $16 Million
…goal is to help strengthen programs that bolster animal health in agricultural production. “These funding awards will help ensure the ongoing health of our nation’s livestock and poultry,” said Under…
Week in Review: House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act, Continued Growth in Organic
…of the continuing issues being tracked by the California Farm Labor Contractor Association is the ongoing challenge with farm labor contractor licensing. All of the major agricultural headlines can be…
USDA and DOT Call Out Ocean Carriers for Poor Service
…Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressed concern about how agricultural exports are suffering under continuing challenges. A letter was sent to some of the leading ocean carriers highlighting the issues…
Fertilizer Prices Creating Concern for Farmers
In recent weeks several agricultural groups have been raising concerns about increasing fertilizer prices. The rising costs have prompted a call for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate…
Upcoming Survey for Farmers and Ranchers
With its goal to better improve knowledge and understanding of producers in America, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting the 2021 Farm Producer Study….
California Farming By the Numbers Water Edition
…to lead a coalition of western agriculture and water entities seeking drought relief for western states. Collectively the coalition pushed for federal infrastructure legislation to fund $8 billion in repairs and investments in water…