…As the nation’s largest agricultural producer and exporter, our farmers, ranchers and food processors benefit from open markets, export sales and a global consumer base.” California has received STEP funding…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…for United States food and agricultural products, totaling more than $39.7 billion food and agricultural exports in 2018. These exports support more than 325,000 American jobs. All food and agricultural…
Sustainability in Action Meeting Coming Up in Salinas
…Western Growers, the Produce Marketing Association, Bayer CropScience, SISC, Sustainable Conservation, The Monterey County Sustainability Working Group and Measure to Improve. The event is intended to offer actionable information to…
NCBA Announces Leadership Changes
DENVER (NCBA-Sept. 18, 2019) – The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) announced two significant leadership changes. Colin Woodall The NCBA Executive Committee of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association confirmed Colin…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…and immature bees. USDA/ARS photo by Peggy Greb TUCSON, ARIZONA (ARS – September 18, 2019) — A new tool from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) can predict the odds that…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…has degraded substantially as a result of significant land subsidence. The canal has lost roughly 60 percent of its overall carrying capacity. A joint statement issued by several agricultural groups…
Tariff Increases Delayed as ‘Good Will’ Gesture
…U.S. products was intended to provide some relief for American companies impacted by the ongoing trade dispute, however, the products listed do not include important agricultural goods such as corn,…
NPPC Welcomes New Swine Inspection System
…evaluation and recently received the endorsement of the National Association of Federal Veterinarians, highlighting the strong science-based approach used in designing the program. “The U.S. industry has long been a…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
…a newspaper and 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…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…of working in California’s agricultural industry to her new position and looks forward to getting started on October 1. “I am completely dedicated and honored to be a part of…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…United States. The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety is providing informative Webinars each day of the week. Each day of National Farm Safety & Health Week has a theme…
Cattle Industry Requests Better Price Transparency
…Cattlemen’s Association (USCA) recently sent letters to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) requesting that each of the agencies bring cattle industry members…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…Beef Association Cattlemen Applaud Finalization of WOTUS Repeal Cattle Producers “Will Sleep a Little Easier Tonight Knowing That the Nightmare is Over,” NCBA President Houston Says WASHINGTON (NCBA-Sept. 12, 2019)…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney led the trip which included more than 40 agribusinesses and associations. Speaking from Montreal, McKinney highlighted the role that USMCA has played during the…