…least safe option in terms of coop safety. If you do go with wire, be sure to use the strongest, least flexible option, so that you have some protection from…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…wildfires, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Nearly 10,000 fires burned more than 4.2 million acres. One of the goals of the CalResilient campaign is to…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…and Quality Agency. Issues raised in the letter are on top of the recent concerns regarding exports of fresh produce from Mexico. U.S. producers have been raising alarm about products…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…recovery and addressing climate change and food insecurity. The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act will fund multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Provide More COVID-19 Relief
…CFAP 2 beginning on April 5. The application window will remain open for 60 days. USDA’s Farm Service Agency is committing at least $2.5 million to outreach efforts. The primary…
USDA Rounding Out Fundamental Staff Appointments
…as Project Director for Food Safety at The Pew Charitable Trusts. Eskin has extensive experience with consumer protection issues such as food safety, as well as food and drug labeling….
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Bring Fungal Pathogen Concerns
…an orchard. “The biggest thing is after a rain event or before a rain event you get some protection on those trees and fungicides are effective in doing that,” said…
Capitol Ag Day: A Chance to Counter the Farm Sector COVID Response Narrative
…and COVID-19 protection, testing, and vaccination. “Part of the story we want to tell, in respect to the vaccines, is that our people are stepping up to the plate,” Little…
Final Rule for Domestic Hemp Production Goes into Effect Today
…to one percent. Producers are allowed only one violation a year. Non-DEA registered labs will be allowed to perform testing until 2022 as the agency works to process registration applications….
Lawmakers Support Push to Address Container Shortages
…In the meantime, we call on the Commission to provide monthly updates to Congress until the matter is resolved.” The letter was sent after FMC indicated the agency would be…
Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California
…the Farm Service Agency. Producers will need to apply for assistance within eight months of the disaster declaration. Listen to radio report below. Secretary Vilsack Declares Drought Conditions in California…
Comment Period for Regulating Animal Biotech Reopened by USDA
…this since 2009 and they regulate these as new animal drugs. That’s a very expensive and multigenerational process,” said Alison Van Eenennaam, Animal Genomics, and Biotechnology Specialist at UC Davis….
Safe Line Speeds During COVID-19 Act Reintroduced
…include the Humane Society of the United States, Friends of the Earth, and World Animal Protection. Both the Senate and House versions of the bill are co-sponsored by dozens of…
