…for additional federal funding, including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), The Almond Alliance, and others while being led by The American Pistachio Growers. WAPA said in a release that…
More Hemp Insurance Options Available from USDA
…also need to be operating under a state, federal, or tribal license approved under the interim final rule issued by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). Further hemp crop insurance…
Celebrating An American Christmas
…agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday and AgNet West….
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Plants Absorb CO2
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…
The Almond Conference Hits Record Highs
…like Kennedy challenged NASA.” ABC Director of Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis provided details on the measurements and metrics for each of the four goals, which were developed in the past…
Confronting the Challenges of the Organic Sector
…organic certification, the availability of pertinent research, and challenges facing the scalability of organic farming. President and CEO of JV Smith Companies, Vic Smith noted that advancements in agricultural technology…
Brewer, MJDOA Partnership Sparks ‘light bulb’ Moment
…agriculture. “Walking through and seeing the pallets upon pallets of grains stacked everywhere it resinated that this is very much an agricultural product,” Denham said. “I think people are becoming…
Ag Commissioner Reporting Requirements for Pesticide Exposure
…among growers as to how pesticide cases are processed. President of the California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, Tim Pelican explains that there are several factors which impact how exposure…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
…the Senate to follow suit as soon as possible. The House approved the USMCA trade pact. “Farmers, ranchers and tens of thousands of Californians whose jobs hinge on agricultural exports…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
…moving the legislation closer to ratification by the Senate. Several agricultural groups have issued statements of support and appreciation for moving the agreement through Congress. “The USMCA will provide continuity…
Ban of Chlorpyrifos Products Continues to Expand
The effort to ban the use of chlorpyrifos products in agriculture continues to expand. Other states are following California’s example in prohibiting the use of Chlorpyrifos in agricultural production. The…
NPPC Applauds U.S. House Passage of Ag Inspectors Funding
(NPPC) — The U.S. House of Representatives approved an additional $19.6 million in funding for more agricultural inspectors at land, air and sea ports to prevent African swine fever (ASF)…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
…which is not good for our farmers.” There is some concern that the increase could exacerbate the issue, increasing the attractiveness of agricultural products from both countries. President Trump also…
USDA Funds Conservation Innovation Across the Country
…of tools and technologies to boost conservation on agricultural lands. “We are funding innovation,” said NRCS Chief Matthew Lohr. “These projects are tackling some of our most critical challenges head…