…response to Japan’s final approval of a trade deal that will lower tariffs for U.S. beef exports to that nation: Houston “There’s just no other way to say it: this…
Organic Growers Converge in Monterey
…to plant health, you need to make sure you’ve got the right soil.” The other educational intensive will focus on agricultural technology and features several industry disrupters within the sector. …
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…solution to ensure that any voluntary country-of-origin claims are verified by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) prior to the approval of labels by USDA-FSIS. NCBA believes that beef labels with…
USDA/NASS Prepares for 2019 Organic Survey
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is in the process of mailing out letters with survey codes to more than 22,000 American producers as part of…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Shareable Resources Were Just The Beginning, Part 2
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is made possible by HarvestPort, an innovation hub and marketplace for better agricultural products, practices, and ideas. Find out more at…
Ag Labor Bill Continues Forward Momentum in Congress
…process will be an introduction and vote by the full U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation calls for adjustments to the H-2A agricultural guestworker program while providing legal status to…
Survey Reveals Crucial Data on Fusarium Head Blight
…million is unacceptable for human consumption. FHB can also wreak havoc with barley crops, as maltsters have a near-zero tolerance for Fusarium. The survey, funded by the USDA Agricultural Research Service…
The Western View: Keep Your Pets Safe This Thanksgiving
…a newspaper and has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on…
Agriculture Industry Experiences Most Workplace Fatalities in 2019
According to data from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA), the agricultural industry has experienced the highest number of workplace fatalities in 2019 as of November. The National…
Legislation to Preserve Family Farms Introduced in Congress
…policies that will preserve family-owned beef operations for generations to come. I applaud Representatives Panetta and Walorski for their leadership and dedication to protecting future generations of agricultural producers who…
USMCA Ratification Appears Within Reach Before Year’s End
…“We all know how important NAFTA has been. Almost a third of our exports are to Canada and Mexico and anything to keep from jeopardizing those exports will be important.”…
Farm Bureau Calls for Improvements to Ag Labor Bill
…failed to adopt any amendments that would have improved the legislation for agricultural producers. “We also know that once Congress passes legislation, no one will have an appetite to revisit…
Preparing for the Effects of Climate Change in Agriculture
…are being recorded around the world. While the cause for changing temperatures will continue to be debated, the agricultural industry would be best served by understanding the climate trends in…
Agricultural Immigration Bill Moves Forward
…Introduced by Reps. Zoe Lofgren, D-San Jose, and Dan Newhouse, R-Wash., the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 would improve agricultural visa programs and accommodate immigrant agricultural employees already in…