…Several industry groups have indicated they would be working to oppose the bill, including the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF), Western United Dairies, and the California Cattlemen’s Association. While industry…
New CRISPR Calf Designed to Produce Male Offspring
…it basically results in a new animal drug and that has quite an extensive regulatory process associated with it in the United States, but not necessarily in other countries,” Van…
Former Goat Herder’s Crop Research Promotes Prosperity for Imperial Valley Farmers
…Oli Bachie began striving to improve his economic position in life. His path to a better life passed through the Philippines and Canada before reaching the United States. Now, carrying…
Farmers to Families Food Box Program Reaches 50 Million Boxes Delivered
…Farmers Feeding Families Food Box Program video or on the image below to watch a highlight video of USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program in action across the United…
Unsolicited Seeds from China Likely to be Online Scam
…seeds and the big key is to protect United States agriculture from any types of invasive pest species, in this case, noxious weeds,” said Brian Gatza, Kern County Ag Department…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
Officials are puzzled and concerned over the sudden appearance of seeds being mailed from China. They are arriving in small packets, sometimes identified as jewelry, to residences across the United…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
The mystery seeds that appear to have originated from China are appearing in mailboxes around the United States. After a number of reports from California residents, the California Department of…
NEPA Revisions Look to Expedite Projects and Reduce Litigation
…President Marty Smith said in a news release. “American ranchers that care for hundreds of millions of acres of private and public lands across the United States know the importance…
Round Three of Farmers to Families Food Box Program Announced
…to Families Food Box Program and its goal to help fill the hunger gap in all of our communities.” In an update to its members, United Fresh Produce Association highlighted…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
…a priority. So, we’re trying to give people guidance as to what they really need to be focused on.” Industry groups such as CFBF, FELS, and the Western Center for…
Facility Inspections Resume for Produce Safety Rule
…can be out on your farm,” said Priscilla Rodriguez, Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “You need to be prepared when those inspections…
Annie Stuhr Named New Ag One Foundation President
…current Ag One Foundation board officers include: · Jim Razor, vice president (Corcoran, J.G. Boswell) · Stanley Kjar, Jr., treasurer (Fresno, Pearson Realty) · Roger Isom, secretary (Fresno, California Cotton Ginners / Western…
USMCA First Ever Trade Deal to Include Environmental Provisions
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Andrew Wheeler says the United States Mexico Canada Trade Agreement is the first of its kind when it comes to environmental provisions. In a media call…
California Almond Production Forecasted at Three Billion Pounds
The latest almond production projection from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasts three billion meat pounds for California producers. The California Almond Objective…