…agricultural items to U.S. Customs and Border Protection when returning from international travel so they can make sure these items are free of pests. Contacting your local State Office before you buy…
Industry Concerned About FARMER Incentive Funding in Newsom Budget
…says we need to replace 12,000 tractors by the end of 2023,” President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom explained to AgNet West last year. “It’s…
LGMA to Reform Food Safety Practices
…Western Growers and outside experts in reviewing the food safety practices under the agreement. LGMA CEO Scott Horsfall said in a press release that, “the industry is enforcing upon themselves…
FFA: Making a Difference in Agriculture, One Student at Time
…development of agriculture’s future leaders and the importance of agricultural education. As part of the weeklong celebration, the organization will encourage members, supporters and others to share reasons to give…
Mechanical Pruning of a New Raisin Variety at KARE
…held at the Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension (KARE) Center. The demonstration featured the performance of a Spagnolo SG Spur Pruner as well as the VMech 2220 Vineyard Mechanization Trailer. …
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Energy Independence Discussed in Salinas Valley
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
…$20 million for the UC Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources. “Our farm advisors are trusted, knowledgeable members of both the academic and the agricultural community,” Roschen noted. “If the…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes New Rule on Navigable Waters
New federal rules to protect navigable waters promise to provide the certainty farmers and ranchers need to maintain agricultural production and enhance the land under their care, the California Farm…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…with the WOTUS rule is likely going to result in a series of legal proceedings stemming from previous enforcement activities related to the rule. Many in the agricultural community have…
New Joint Employer Liability Guidelines Effective in March
…in the agricultural industry is in the relationship between a farmer and a farm labor contractor (FLC). “Growers need to be thinking very carefully about the farm labor contractors that…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Using Technology To Make Healthier Cows
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Third Tranche of MFP Payments ‘Will Be Imminent’
…release. We’ve got to get the firm date from OMB on the allocation is what happens. But it is assured.” There had been concern among the agricultural community as to…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
Changes have been proposed for the process of buying and selling livestock and poultry. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing some changes to enhance…
New USDA Honeybee Research Facility to Focus on Pollinator Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new honeybee research facility at the University of California, Davis. The new facility…