Comments made by Senate Agriculture Committee leaders suggest that Sam Clovis’s position on crop insurance could jeopardize his nomination for a top post at the Department of Agriculture. Senate Agriculture…
Agri View: Mad Cow Disease Cost
…what I was talking about. So, I will just say Mad Cow Disease. Now, I know, but a very few people were aware how it his American agriculture right in…
Readout on Principals Meeting on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hosted a 90-minute working breakfast meeting involving principals who are members of the Agriculture and Rural Prosperity Task Force. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
No Referendum Needed for Citrus Pest and Disease Program
…The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced the extension in response to a series of hearings held in June. “The feedback CDFA received from the industry was overwhelmingly…
Farm City Newsday, Tuesday 7-25-17
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Farm Groups Support Clovis Nomination
Dr. Clovis While some lawmakers have voiced concerns, agriculture groups Monday vocalized support for the nomination of Sam Clovis to a Department of Agriculture position. President Trump announced he would…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 7-24-17
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California Lawmakers Extend Cap and Trade
…Investments, which fund several Climate Smart Agriculture programs such as the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program, and the Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation Program. The bill also maintains current industry…
Stabenow States Concern with Clovis Nomination
Stabenow Senate Agriculture Committee Ranking Democrat Debbie Stabenow is concerned that Sam Clovis is not qualified to be an Agriculture Department Undersecretary. In a statement last week, Stabenow said: “This…
Campbell Leaving GMA Over GMO Labeling, Labeling Bill Comment Period Extended
…instead was “driven by purpose and principles.” The move comes as the Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service has extended the public comment period for the GMO disclosure rule. The…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 7-21-17
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Sacramento County Farm Bureau Celebrates Centennial
…after one full century of maintaining fiscal responsibility in California. The award serves as recognition of the work several generations of farming families have contributed to Sacramento County agriculture. The…
U.S., China Sign Agreement to Provide Market Access for U.S. Rice Exports
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue Thursday announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture has reached a final agreement with Chinese officials to allow the United States to begin exporting rice to China…
Mexican Ambassador Addresses Corn Farmers
…Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has benefited both the American and Mexican agriculture industries, and Mexico is optimistic about the prospects of modernizing the trade agreement, Mexican Ambassador Gerónimo Gutiérrez told more…