…of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom said agriculture is not in a position to take on added energy costs. “To people who are paying the highest electric rates…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…a variety of agricultural industries. More than 100 agricultural organizations and businesses have signed a letter of support for the bill authored by the Agriculture Transportation Coalition. Signatories include the…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…broadband improvements. Many rural and agricultural organizations were supportive of the recent Senate action, after calling for improvements to broadband access for some time. In his weekly column, American Farm…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…beginning new terms to help oversee ABC’s support of one of California’s most important agricultural crops. Photo Credit: Almond Board of California Board members, whose terms officially began Aug. 1,…
The Western View: My Apple Watch Saved My Life
…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 California…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…essential, especially during such a trying year. San Luis Obispo (SLO) County recently released its 2020 report and AgNet West had the opportunity to speak with Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…made in critical infrastructure in decades. Several agricultural organizations have expressed support for the Senate’s action. “AFBF appreciates the Senate for working together in a bipartisan manner to pass the…
Transfer Tax Provision of American Families Plan Causes Alarm
…capital gains taxes when property is exchanged. Boozman notes that changes to Section 1031 would severely hamper agricultural business and create further barriers of entry for new and beginning farmers….
San Diego Quarantined After First HLB Discovery in the County
…area has been established around the area of the discovery. CDFA is working on response efforts with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the San Diego County Agricultural Commissioner. A…
New USDA Reports Aimed at Increasing Cattle Market Transparency
…Mandatory Reporting information and is aimed at increasing transparency in the market. “During the past five years, stresses and disruptions caused by concentration in livestock markets have hurt producers, workers,…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
A coalition of a dozen agricultural and conservation groups are encouraging lawmakers to broaden support for climate-smart agriculture. Last week a letter was sent by the coalition to the leadership…
Agricultural Overtime: ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for Sheep Industry
The agricultural overtime bill AB 1066 that was passed back in 2016 spells trouble for the sheep industry. The legislation is continuing to be phased in for large employers with…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
…after a tough year for growers in 2020. Many agricultural regulations are implemented as a safety mechanism to help provide some measure of protection to the environment. The U.S. Environmental…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…for agricultural workers and their families. Secretary Vilsack highlighted the legislation as a positive example of Congressional cooperation and hopes the U.S. Senate will take action quickly. About the Author…