…being administered by Washington State University. Listen to the report below. Out & About Western Ag ~ 04.17.2020 About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Food Security is National Security
…vibrant, resilient agricultural industry.“ California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson said during this time, California farmers have been innovative and proactive in response to what’s been taking place around the…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-16-20
…Board of California’s upcoming virtual workshop, farmers gaining financial relief through the Small Business Association’s Paycheck Protection Program, and how Butte County is staying ahead of crime with SmartWater CSI….
Increased H-2A Flexibility to Ensure Food Production Continues
…augment certain H-2A requirements to help American ag employers mitigate disruption to agricultural employment and avoid any interruption in the food supply chain. “This Administration has determined that continued agricultural…
Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Named to Economic Revival Group
…with fellow agricultural leaders and the Trump administration to ensure healthy, affordable food continues to be available to families across the country and farmers are able to hold on as…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said of the findings, “We’re doing more with less and proud to lead the world in agricultural advances,” adding, “smarter farming, new strategies and…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…aid for the agricultural sector. “We thought it’d be helpful for USDA and also our congressional delegation to have some specifics on what we’re seeing within the citrus industry today…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…child care costs — Directs subsidies to county, employer, and private child care providers, who provide care to farmworker children — Codifies comprehensive Cal/OSHA guidance on how agricultural businesses should…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…August 1. Industry members and other stakeholders are being asked to identify the most important innovation opportunities for the future of agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Input from the agricultural…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…the International Dairy Foods Association that we sent to the department earlier this week.” Shelter in place orders throughout the country in response to COVID-19 have taken a monumental toll…
Week in Review: Appealing for Regulatory Relief and $5 Billion Sought for Produce Industry
…new regulations. The citrus industry is working to navigate a tumultuous marketing year and lawmakers take issue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to water policy. The most notable agricultural news…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…industry in the U.S. is that a strong portion of the portfolio goes to restaurants,” said Annie AcMoody, Economist with Western United Dairies. “With all the shelter in place orders…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…COVID-19 has severely limited the availability of respirators. “It is essential that agricultural employers pay close attention to the new proposed rule as well as take advantage of their opportunity…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…