…and daughter of Kamaljit and Niloufer Sohal, plans on attending UC Davis to study agricultural biotechnology. Jacob Bradley, son of Trena Bradley and a graduate of Sutter High School, is…
Statement from Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Updated Forecast for U.S. Agricultural Exports
…“Every day without trade promotion authority, American agriculture suffers as competitors negotiate their own agreements and lower global standards when it comes to environmental impact, consumer safety, and working conditions….
Honeybee Protection Part 2
The second part of the series on bees, Cathy Isom tells us of the new program helping the Sunshine State’s bee colonies thrive. Bees part-2…
American Farm Bureau Federation on EPA’s Final WOTUS Rule
“We are undertaking a thorough analysis of the final WOTUS rule to determine whether the Environmental Protection Agency listened to the substantive comments farmers and ranchers submitted during the comment…
EPA Finalizes Proposed ‘Waters of the US’ Rule
“Nothing left unregulated” is the apparent motto of the Environmental Protection Agency. Today, the Agency finalized its “Waters of the United States” proposed rule, which unilaterally strips private property rights…
The Western View: Label for GMO Foods
…them there is a real-life benefit of GMO crops. According to the National Farm Bureau, more than 90 percent of U.S. corn, cotton and soybeans are produced using biotechnology. U.S….
Water Board Says More Rights Will be Curtailed Soon
…program could be a template for riparian right holders in other parts of the state, “subject to adjustment for local and regional conditions.” But California Farm Bureau Federation environmental attorney…
USDA Seeks Input from Growers About 2015 Crops, Stocks, Inventories, and Values
…agency will survey more than 2,600 operations across California and Nevada to determine crop production and supply levels in 2015. “Due to the widespread impact of its results, the June…
DPR 2013 Air Monitoring Shows Most Pesticides Well Below Health Screening Levels
…pesticide levels in the air.” California is the only state that monitors air as part of its continuous reevaluation of pesticides to ensure the protection of workers, public health and…
Crop Insurance Compliance Deadline Looming
A new requirement for crop insurance recipients must be completed Monday, June 1. Farm Service Agency District Director Chris Keeler has the details on the compliance forms and the other…
USDA Reminds Farmers to Certify Conservation Compliance
…Conservation Certification form AD-1026 is available at local USDA Service Centers or online at www.fsa.usda.gov/AD1026form.When a farmer completes this form, USDA’s Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff…
Important Insurance Change Deadline
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is hitting as many field days as possible to spread the word about a big change in crop insurance policies. Important Insurance Change Deadline FSA…
Vilsack: New Investments in Water Conservation, Resilience Across Drought-Stricken States
…in drought-stricken states apply science-based solutions to mitigate the effects of drought in both the short and long-term. Vilsack also discussed the significant investments by the agency since 2012 to…
CDFA Announces Vacancies On The Fertilizer Research and Education Program’s Technical Advisory Subcommittee
…education proposals for funding and implementation to the department’s Fertilizer Inspection Advisory Board. The FREP funds and facilitates research to advance the environmentally safe use of fertilizing materials within the…
