Trade relations between the United States and the European Union (EU) are improving with a recent resolution between the two parties. American ag exporters have been struggling to navigate increased…
Ag Equipment Incentives Highlighted at WAPA Annual Meeting
…the final draft of the budget will affect those important programs. At the Western Agricultural Processors Association’s (WAPA) annual meeting, Director of Technical Services, Chris McGlothlin reported some good news…
Supreme Court Sides with Farmers in Right of Access Ruling
…animals and harvests.” Other agricultural groups including the Western Growers Association and the California Fresh Fruit Association have also expressed appreciation for the Court’s decision. The rule enacted in 1975…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
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New USDA Grant Program to Increase Processing Capacity
…Federal Grant of Inspection (PFGI) project is designed for processing facilities that are currently in operation and working toward Federal inspection. Eligibility for the PFGI covers the entire United States…
Week in Review: What’s Happening with WOTUS and Debt Forgiveness Program on Hold
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army intend to update the definition of “waters of the United States.” The debt forgiveness assistance program for socially disadvantaged…
‘Large Step Forward’ Taken with Farm Labor Reform Roundtable
…CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia who said the meeting was very productive and encouraging. “We all came into the room hoping we would have an infusion of energy and…
VofV: Technical Cross-Pollination Helps Agtech Advancement
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Industry Survey Looks at The Impact of Wildfire on Grazing Livestock
…are encouraged to participate in the survey. The catastrophic wildfires of 2020 created enormous amounts of smoke that covered much of the western states. Many producers asked what exposure to…
Debt Forgiveness for Disadvantaged Farmers on Hold After Judge’s Ruling
…Western District of Tennessee has also been filed. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
The 2021 Seeds of Our Future: The Flight of the Honeybees virtual conference is coming up on August 18 and 19. Sponsored by the Western Growers Center for Innovation &…
Another WOTUS Revision on The Way From EPA
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army intend to update the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The WOTUS revision comes after declaring…
VofV: Getting Ag Technology Across The Finish Line
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USDA to Invest $1 Billion to Address Food Security
…will be to help food assistance organizations meet the requirements for TEFAP. Groups such as the National Farmers Union and the United Fresh Produce Association have expressed appreciation for the…