…analysis FDA has concluded that the commodities listed in the announcement have unique production circumstances and intended uses which reduce the likelihood for foodborne pathogens to pose a risk. The…
Almond Matters: Agricultural Education Provides Increased Ag Appreciation
…here in California, we all need to be aware of the challenges that there are facing agriculture in trying to produce all of these commodities for our state,” said Culbertson….
USDA Predicts Increase in Farm Income for 2019
…cash receipts for all commodities are expected to be about 2.3 percent higher than last year. “In crops, we’re looking at an increase in farm cash receipts of about $4…
California Walnuts Receive Trade Funding for Tariff Relief
…build commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities. The $4.1MM MAP award will enable the CWC to conduct export programs in Asia, Europe and the Middle East to…
USDA Provides Funding to California to Support Projects that Protect Agriculture and Natural Resources
…to, delimiting the infestation area, and managing outbreaks of exotic plant pests; $450,000 to conduct citrus pest surveys for citrus commodities; $425,000 to survey for Asian defoliator moths; $406,319 to…
Almonds Get $6 Million in Trade Promotion Funding
…new export markets,” said Alliance President Elaine Trevino. “The ongoing tariff situation is a very challenging environment for California almond growers.” Almonds are one of California’s top three valued commodities…
Wool Industry Seeing Benefits of Increasing Demand
…most high-profile commodities in the state, California is just behind Texas as the second largest producer in the country. The growing demand for American wool is showing itself in the…
WTO Sides with the U.S. on Chinese Agriculture Subsidies
…crops when prices fall to a government-announced minimum, inflating the price of certain Chinese commodities and distorting market conditions to appear as though Chinese farmers should increase production. In an…
2018 Farm Bill A Hit for California Agriculture
…two-thirds of the country’s fruits and nuts are grown across the state. California’s top producing commodities include dairy products, grapes, almonds, strawberries, cattle and calves, lettuce, walnuts tomatoes, and pistachios….
Crop Year 2017 Demonstrated Growth for California Agriculture
…percent of the total U.S. agricultural value. California’s top three commodities remained the same as 2016, with dairy, grapes, and almonds coming in first, second and third respectively. The top…
Farm Bureau Gives Agricultural Trade Outlook for 2019
…biggest concern is that many countries grow soy and corn, and now there’s room in China’s markets for these commodities. “We could lose the market even if the tariffs eventually…
ELD Exemption Remains in Place During Government Shutdown
…in March of 2018 provided a waiver for livestock haulers after the industry expressed significant concern regarding the nature of their cargo being unlike other goods and commodities. There has…
New Overtime Requirements Need Attention
…no longer exempt from the overtime laws, and for some of our commodities this is a big change,” Wolfe noted, “you’re looking at ‘what does a workday look like’ and…
Perdue Details USDA Functions in the Event of a Lapse in Federal Funding
…resources that remain available. Additional Federal funds and commodities will not be provided during the period of the lapse. The Child Nutrition (CN) Programs, including School Lunch, School Breakfast, Child…