…Supervising Agricultural Biologist. Gatza also noted that it’s important to get the unsolicited seeds to the proper authorities, “that way we can remove them out of the chain of commerce…
Additional Coronavirus Relief Critical to Farm Businesses
…by providing support for agricultural producers, growers, and processors impacted by coronavirus, including producers, growers, and processors of specialty crops, non-specialty crops, dairy, livestock and poultry, including livestock and poultry…
The Western View: Mystery Packets From China Causing a Stir in US
…from a foreign country amounts to agricultural smuggling. Anyone who gets a package of seeds from China should notify their County Ag Commissioner or state agriculture department. You should…
Mystery Seeds from China Arriving in California
…unsolicited seed packets that may be received and to contact their local county agricultural commissioner’s office. In a news release pertaining to the unsolicited packages of seeds USDA indicated that…
Industry Input Needed for Agronomic Survey to Assist UCCE
The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) is conducting an online agronomic survey to help gain a better understanding of the needs and challenges of agricultural production. The questionnaire is…
Newsom Announces New Housing for Ag Workers During COVID
…for the Harvest, will provide “temporary isolation spaces for agricultural and farmworkers who test positive or were exposed to the virus, which limits the risk of spreading COVID-19 to their…
Lawmakers Call for Funding to Support State and County Fairs
…agricultural development. Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Billy Long have also encouraged federal support for state and county fairs. In a letter addressed to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and…
Report Issued in USDA Investigation into Beef Markets
…to ensure markets remain fair for everyone involved.” The Boxed Beef & Fed Cattle Price Spread Investigation Report was prepared by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in coordination with the…
USDA Makes $15 Million Available for Farming Assistance Program
…funding is to be used to support socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers through education, training, farming demonstrations, and conferences on farming and agricultural business practices. The OPPE will…
CDFA Releases Progress Report for Farmer Equity Act
…language, often making it difficult to access information on regulations, pest management, marketing, and business management. There is also a lack of engagement with agricultural boards and commissions. The report…
Lawmakers Encourage Better Dairy Access in Japan
…access is increased in Japan. According to the California Department of Agriculture, Japan if the fourth-largest export market for California dairy products, with more than $100 million in exports every…
Chlorpyrifos Alternative Plan Released After Months of Work
…of pest control advisors, scientists, farmworker advocates, agricultural organizations, and environmental justice groups. The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) tasked…
Community Members Encouraged to Support UC ANR Funding
…investments to states and additional funding for agricultural research and cooperative extension. Listen to the radio report below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Emphasizing Importance of Coronavirus Safety Standards to Employees
The agricultural industry has been steadily adopting and adhering to the coronavirus safety standards that have been passed down. Employers have been making the necessary adjustments to their operations and…