The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says Senator Stabenow (D-Mich.) introduced legislation today that fails to fix mandatory Country-of-Origin labeling, driving the United States even closer to the forthcoming trade war…
Four HLB Trees in San Gabriel, Quarantine Declared
…within a few years. Huanglongbing is known to be present in Mexico and in parts of the southern United States. Florida first detected the disease in 2005, and the University…
Wet July Weather Brings El Nino Hope
…strong El Nino event matriculates this fall? Gary Crawford talked with United States Department of Agriculture Meteorologist Brad Rippey about what a super El Nino could mean for the West….
The Western View: The Mussel Slough Tragedy
…history that makes us distrustful of anything associated with a railroad. It goes all the way back to the 1880s and a place called Mussel Slough. The Western View: The…
Benefits of Strip-Till Corn Production for Dairies
…Strip-Tillage Farming? Strip-tillage is a farming practice that is used on many dairies for their corn production. Sustainable Conservation and California Ag Solutions put on their third annual tour last…
U.S. and Cuba Establish Normal Diplomatic Relations
This week the United States. and Cuba are resuming normal diplomatic relations, but officials say it may be some time before trade relations become normal and United States farmers can…
From California to the Midwest – Sharing Agriculture’s Story
…about California’s dairy rival. California is the nation’s leading milk producer; Wisconsin is second. I was able to visit two dairies and interview the farmers at each. Here are photos…
Westlands Statement on Passage of H.R. 2898
Today’s passage of H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, is a positive step in the enactment of legislation that will bring common sense to…
Rep. Valadao Delivers Remarks on Water Bill H.R. 2898
On Wednesday, July 15, 2015, Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) delivered remarks on the House Floor regarding H.R. 2898; the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. The…
Farm Bureau Welcomes Passage of House Water Legislation
…Federation. CFBF President Paul Wenger thanked California representatives who carried the Western Water and American Food Security Act by Rep. David Valadao, R-Hanford, and encouraged the Senate to act soon….
Proposal To Strengthen Western Water Bill for San Joaquin Valley
Today, Representative Costa offered three amendments before the Rules Committee, in a continued effort to improve H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015, of which…
Western View: Illegal Marijuana Grow Sites in the Forests
An environmental catastrophe is happening in our state, and we’re not doing anything to fix it. I’m talking about illegal marijuana grows in the national forests. Western View: Illegal Marijuana…
Pacific Region Crop Production Report
…percent of the total United States production. Apricot harvest began in early May. The early season varieties are reported to be lighter than normal. Oranges – The 2014-2015 California Navel…
Huanglongbing Detected in Los Angeles County
Huanglongbing on oranges. Photo courtesy of USDA. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have confirmed detection of the citrus disease…