…setting volume records this year, but ag exports continue to suffer. A bipartisan amendment that was approved by the U.S. House Appropriations Committee will allow for year-round H-2A access. Smoke…
Battle For the Right to Repair Bolstered with Recent Vote
…ability to fix and maintain products. The right to repair equipment has been a significant issue for the agricultural industry. The policy statement from FTC points out that repair restrictions…
Fruit and Vegetable Trade Increases in First Part of 2021
…also increased, but at a lower rate of four percent. Imports of cabbage grew substantially between January and May, increasing 52 percent over 2020. At the same time, exports of…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
…has created multiple delays and cancellations for agricultural exporters. Federal officials have been investigating the matter, but various reports indicate that the situation is not improving for ag exports. The…
Push for Renewable Natural Gas Usage in California Will Be Costly
The push towards renewable natural gas usage could be a costly move for many agricultural businesses in California. Executive Director of the Agricultural Energy Consumers Association, Michael Boccadoro said that…
Passage of Energy Infrastructure Act Celebrated by Ag and Water Groups
…of the water concerns in the Western United States. A sizable coalition of agricultural and water groups issued their support for the bill’s advancement. Supporters include the California Farm Bureau…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 07-20-21
…livestock producers getting a break with temporary variance, and USDA made $7.4 million available under the Agricultural Innovational Center Program. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Potential For Year-Round H-2A Access on The Horizon
…labor challenges in agriculture. Introduced by Representatives Dan Newhouse and Henry Cuellar, the amendment creates an opportunity for agricultural operations to better engage with the H-2A program. Year-round H-2A access…
UC Davis Receives $6 Million to Promote Safe Pesticide Use
…implementation of the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard and Certification of Pesticide Applicators regulations. The resources on safe pesticide use are aimed at protecting agricultural workers, pesticide handlers and applicators, along…
Week in Review: More Drought Declarations & New Pest Found in Commercial Production
…Quota Implementation Plan have been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Receive all of the top agricultural news directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Task Force Seeks More Favorable Gene Editing Regulations
A recent report highlights the need for a more favorable regulatory environment for gene editing in agricultural animals. Recommendations have been compiled by a group of experts assembled by the…
Big Changes to Coachella Agriculture Over the Past 30 Years
The agricultural landscape of the Coachella Valley has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Managing Partner of Prime Time International, Mike Way said that is has been disappointing to…
Livestock Producers Suffering Pandemic Losses Have New Assistance Program
…to the agricultural industry through the initiative. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
Almond Update: Smaller Objective Forecast, But Demand Remains Strong
…United States Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service indicated that multiple factors influenced the drop in production estimates. “I think the 2.8-billion-pound objective survey or estimate was more in-line…