A new report details the critical importance of investing in agricultural research. The “Benefits of Increased U.S. Public Investment in Agricultural Research” report shows that public spending has been relatively…
California Farmers Adjusting to Dramatic Increase to H-2A Wage Rate
…adjustment on budgets for a lot of people,” said Lupe Sandoval, Executive Director for the California Farm Labor Contractor Association. “The reality is that H-2A is likely here to stay…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC…
Week in Review: Drought Declared, Allocations Reduced, And Paid Leave to Be Retroactive
…approved by the U.S. House of Representatives through a vote of 247-174. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
A coalition of agricultural groups has expressed concerns related to Mexico’s trade actions. A letter recently sent to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai details challenges…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…our food and farming systems to be more equitable for all Californians, while protecting our environment and our farmlands, so California’s agricultural industry can remain competitive for many decades to…
NASDA Seeking Improvements to Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) has made some suggestions to improve the Farmers to Families Food Box program. In a letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack,…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…Foreign Agricultural Affairs in the Foreign Agricultural Service. Adamson has a broad agricultural background having worked for Certis USA, Corteva Agrisciences, and Nutrien in various capacities. Edyael Casaperalta has also…
The Western View: Colorado Governor, Activists Target Livestock Producers
…civilized. Sorry to disappoint. But keep your hands off my steak. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Colorado…
Recognizing the Importance of Farmers on National Ag Day
…the Table.” Over the last year, the invaluable work of the agricultural industry has been highlighted amidst the issues created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “On National Agriculture Day, we recognize…
Ag Groups Challenge Additional $4 an Hour ‘Hero Pay’
A group of agricultural organizations is challenging the “hero pay” ordinance that was recently passed by the Coachella City Council. Western Growers, the California Fresh Fruit Association, and Growing Coachella…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…The final rule also extends the timing of sample collection to 30 days before harvest. More details about the hemp production program are available through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service. Listen to…
Week in Review: Water Futures Market Details and Repealing the Death Tax
…raised regarding the Food Traceability Proposed Rule announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox….
‘Critically Important’ Farm Workforce Bill Receives House Approval
…National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. The legislation is being heralded as an appropriate response to the labor issues the agricultural sector is faced with. Puglia praised the bill…