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Industry Group Voices Opposition to Proposed Mill Assessment Increase
The Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA) has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase. WAPA recently sent a letter to CalEPA Secretary Jared Blumenfeld detailing the challenges a tiered…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…Marketing Association. Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, United States Cattlemen’s Association, National Farmers Union (NFU), and R-CALF USA participated in the discussion. The six…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…coming years. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom noted that funding allotments fall short of addressing the overall water issue in California. “There’s nothing that’s…
MSOB: Biological Options for Western Flower Thrips
Western flower thrips can be a big issue for certain growers, especially lettuce producers. There are a few biological tools available to growers but they require some planning. “Definitely, we…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 05-19-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering biological options for western flower thrips, a robotic harvester…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Priscilla Rodriguez said that inspectors will communicate with farmers exactly what is expected of them. “They have conversations with you about what procedures and practices…
Three Easy Methods for Growing Gourmet Potatoes
How to grow gourmet potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The potato is the vegetable of choice in the United States. On average, Americans devour about 142 pounds…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…unique partnership that will help state and local agencies to continue protecting groundwater in California,” said Western Data Consortium President and CEO, Tara Moran. “A common accounting platform could provide…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…the United States and Mexico, one of our most important export markets.” The regulating body for organic products in Mexico is the National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…understand that economics matter,” said Western Landowners Alliance Executive Director, Lesli Allison. “Farmers and ranchers need to be able to earn a reasonable livelihood providing the many goods and services…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Milk Producers Federation, and Western Growers Association. A copy of the letter was also sent to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, as well as…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
…markets. An effort led by Western Growers looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive all of the biggest…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
…accelerating agricultural research and development that will enable the industry to better combat climate concerns. Led by the U.S. and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) the initiative is being supported…