…As the nation’s largest agricultural producer and exporter, our farmers, ranchers and food processors benefit from open markets, export sales and a global consumer base.” California has received STEP funding…
Former Agriculture Secretaries Announce Support for USMCA
…for United States food and agricultural products, totaling more than $39.7 billion food and agricultural exports in 2018. These exports support more than 325,000 American jobs. All food and agricultural…
New Tool Improves Beekeepers’ Overwintering Odds and Bottom Line
…and immature bees. USDA/ARS photo by Peggy Greb TUCSON, ARIZONA (ARS – September 18, 2019) — A new tool from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) can predict the odds that…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…has degraded substantially as a result of significant land subsidence. The canal has lost roughly 60 percent of its overall carrying capacity. A joint statement issued by several agricultural groups…
Tariff Increases Delayed as ‘Good Will’ Gesture
…U.S. products was intended to provide some relief for American companies impacted by the ongoing trade dispute, however, the products listed do not include important agricultural goods such as corn,…
The Western View: Could farmers be the heroes of the 21st century?
Recently, the United Nations sounded an alarm that worldwide, agricultural land is disappearing for many reasons, and populations are continuing to grow. The report said this shrinkage of farmland coupled…
Citrus Research Board Under New Leadership
…of working in California’s agricultural industry to her new position and looks forward to getting started on October 1. “I am completely dedicated and honored to be a part of…
Senate Bill 1 Passes – Governor Newsom to Veto
…Workers Defense Act of 2019 known as SB 1, was passed right before the legislature began its interim recess. The bill is now headed to Governor Gavin Newsom, who surprisingly…
Secretary Perdue on Farm Safety Week
…with work in the agriculture sector and commit to improved practices that advance the health and safety of farm and ranch operators, their family members, and their hired workers. According…
Industry Responds to EPA WOTUS Announcement
…on its legal flaws and the potential for it to cause significant economic and regulatory harm. It was never fully implemented nationwide. Thirty-one states and dozens of agricultural, conservation and…
Canada Trade Mission Underscores Value of USMCA
…and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, Ted McKinney led the trip which included more than 40 agribusinesses and associations. Speaking from Montreal, McKinney highlighted the role that USMCA has played during the…
Addressing the Costs of Farm Protests
Farm protests involving environmental and animal rights groups cause significant concern for agricultural operations. One of the most recent high-profile incidents in California involved the arrest of nearly 100 protestors…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help Sustainability Goals
…Agricultural Affairs Josette Lewis said it might be a crucial adoption to meet dust-reduction goals by the year 2025. Listen to Lewis’ full interview. Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Could Help…
Stakeholders Weigh-In on Water Resilience Portfolio
…we always achieve better results by going through that process.’” Representatives from several agricultural groups including the Nisei Farmers League, American Farmland Trust, and the Western Agricultural Processors Association took…