…Transportation Services Division. Almost all agricultural products move through the highway system at some point. In 2018, highways accounted for 56 percent of agricultural freight ton-miles moved by truck. Highways…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…increase in blueberry exports potentially exposing American consumers to products from countries that do not have the same, stringent food safety protocols. Listen to the radio report below. Blueberry Growers…
Week in Review: COVID Bill to Relieve Ag Sector and Wildfire Mitigation Action Called For
The latest stimulus package being negotiated in Congress is being supported by a number of agricultural organizations. Growers remain hopeful that California will be able to prevent spotted lanternfly from…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality since 2017. Several agricultural organizations have issued various messages of support for the nomination announcement. “AFBF congratulates Michael Regan on his nomination to lead…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…enrolled into the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program. NRCS also entered into nine agreements with local sponsors in the implementation of emergency recovery measures through the Emergency Watershed Protection Program. NRCS…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…to fill the remaining two years of Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ term. He will be California’s first Latino senator. Johansson “California’s world-leading agricultural industry was created by immigrants from across…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
COURTESY: Western Agricultural Processors Association California’s tree nut industry stepped up this week to help provide some COVID relief to those in need. The team from the Western Agricultural Processors…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
…however, invited to partake of the Golden State’s famous and varied agricultural bounty if they need to refuel. “We are pleased to issue this permit to Mr. Kringle,” said CDFA…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…regulatory environment as it pertains to agricultural biotechnology. USDA will be publishing the ANPR on animal biotechnology as the agency works to implement the provisions of the Executive Order. The…
BeeWhere Program Receiving Important Industry Support
…Agricultural Commissioner. “As of recent, there’s been some media out there and support of BeeWhere from the Beekeepers Association.” The rollout of the BeeWhere program has not been without its…
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
…Planning and Research, Kate Gordon explained how the program worked. Gordon noted that it offers significant opportunity to help the agricultural industry implement sustainable practices. “It might be that they…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
Congress recently approved the latest stimulus package to help relieve some of the pressures created by COVID-19. The $900 billion Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 includes up to $13 billion…
Farm Bureau Mourns Passing of Richard Rominger
Praising Richard Rominger for his devotion to California agriculture, California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson expressed sadness at Rominger’s passing. Rominger, a longtime Yolo County farmer and agricultural official, died…