…LGMA partnered with Western Growers in the development of food safety metrics. Western Growers created a set of standards as part of the new preharvest testing requirements. The sampling and…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…essential, especially during such a trying year. San Luis Obispo (SLO) County recently released its 2020 report and AgNet West had the opportunity to speak with Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…made in critical infrastructure in decades. Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for the Senate’s action. “AFBF appreciates the Senate for working together in a bipartisan manner to pass the…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…capital gains taxes when property is exchanged. Boozman notes that changes to Section 1031 would severely hamper agricultural business and create further barriers of entry for new and beginning farmers….
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
…area has been established around the area of the discovery. CDFA is working on response efforts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner. A…
Weedy Rice Workshop Provides Important Updates to Growers
…(CRC) and California Crop Improvement Association (CCIA) all presented relevant industry information to attendees. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento counties Whitney Brim-Deforest highlighted the importance of…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…of both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The coalition includes the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), American Seed Trade Association, National Farmers Union, Agricultural Retailers Association, and…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
The agricultural overtime bill AB 1066 that was passed back in 2016 spells trouble for the sheep industry. The legislation is continuing to be phased in for large employers with…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
…after a tough year for growers in 2020. Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. The U.S. Environmental…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…ON TRADE: In his remarks to the press, Secretary Vilsack opened with an update on trade. He explained that the U.S. is on pace for a record year of agricultural…
Almond Update: Diligent Industry Efforts to Reduce Dust at Harvest
…interest and goals for the betterment of our growers. I just love that,” said Sebastian Saa, ABC Associate Director of Agricultural Research. “The momentum that is there, the opinions that…
‘Unprecedented’ Emergency Curtailments Adopted by State Water Board
…June. The scope of the latest action taken by the SWRCB will now cover senior water rights holders. Some agricultural organizations and irrigation districts have raised questions regarding the SWRCB’s…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…Notice for EcoMight-Pro and W.O.W Whack Out Weeds! has been issued to help preserve the integrity of the California organic label, as well as to ensure the safety of agricultural…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 08-04-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering trends of the western ‘mega-drought’ and resources for producers,…