…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…
Healthy Soils Program Accepting Proposals for New Practices
…Resources Board, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, has developed the method for quantifying how effective the management practices are in reducing greenhouse…
COVID-19 Farm Survey Open Until July 10
The California Farm Labor Contractor Association and the UC Davis Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety is asking for feedback from the agricultural industry. Farmers and ranchers are being…
China Imposes Coronavirus Restrictions on Food Products
…through food or food packaging. “The United States understands the concerns of consumers here domestically and around the world who want to know that producers, processors and regulators are taking…
USMCA Begins Today, Lawmakers Applaud the Effort
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) becomes effective on July 1 after more than a year of negotiation between the countries. The deal is expected to provide a $2 billion annual…