…The ordinance amendments apply to agricultural and rural land categories. The new changes dictate that 12 dwellings can be constructed, and group quarters can have 36 beds before a minor…
NIFA Grant Helps UCR Develop Agricultural Technology
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) has awarded $90 million in grant funding to nine projects, to support investment in research to improve sustainability in the agricultural industry. …
Almond Update: New Partnership and Scholarship for Pollinator Week
…and their processors to use the Bee Friendly Farming logo on their product, and growers will be publicly recognized on Pollinator Partnership’s website as being a “Bee Friendly Farm” –…
Increasing CFAP Criticism from WTO Members
…that has been provided does not violate the World Trade Organization Agriculture Agreement. Some of the federal assistance that has been offered to the agricultural sector is exempt from consideration…
Meat Industry Undergoing Significant Antitrust Scrutiny
…processors with artificially inflating prices since 2008. Tyson Foods is also linked to a separate investigation into the beef market. DOJ subpoenas have been issued to JBS SA, Cargill Inc.,…
Efforts Continue to Block Implementation of California’s Proposition 12
An effort to address California’s Proposition 12 that was initiated by two U.S. agricultural groups continues. Last week the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) and the American Farm Bureau Federation…
Complex Process to Determine Fate of California Dairy Quota Continues
…AcMoody, Economist for Western United Dairies. “At least we were able to have the hearing despite all the measures where people are not supposed to gather in large groups.” The…
Agricultural Statistics Review Shows Mild Improvement
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) recently released the latest agricultural statistics review which shows a modest improvement from the year prior. The report shows that the state’s…
Resilience 2020 Expands to Highlight Sustainability of Cattle Industry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWuHilrfmfk#action=share The Resilience 2020 campaign has been expanded to also highlight other areas of the cattle industry. Launched by the California Cattle Council and the California Cattlemen’s Association, the Resilience…
June 22 Deadline to Encourage More Cotton Eligibility for CFAP
…cotton prices did not fall by five percent or more between January and April and is therefore not an eligible crop. “The National Cotton Council, Supima and the Association are…
Signup Period for USDA Coverage Programs Ends June 30
The deadline to sign up for two coverage programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) is Tuesday, June 30. Agricultural producers who have not yet…
COVID Ag Safety Bill Passes Assembly Despite Industry Opposition
…Instead, this bill would create workplace confusion which could ultimately put workers at risk.” Some of the industry groups that have voiced opposition to AB 2043 include Western Growers Association,…
Members Appointed to the EPA Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
…candidates have experience in agricultural issues of relevance to EPA programs, are actively engaged in agricultural production, have related leadership experience, demonstrated ability to examine and analyze complex environmental issues…
More Targeted COVID-19 Relief Sought by Agricultural Industry
Multiple agricultural groups have sent letters to lawmakers seeking additional COVID-19 relief as the industry continues to struggle with the challenges created by the tumultuous condition of the food supply…