…October 13, 2025 Elaine Culotti: Fighting for California’s Farmers and Future October 10, 2025 David Tangipa: Fighting for California Farmers and Rejecting Proposition 50 October 9, 2025 Why Prop 50…
The Western View: Easter Pet Hazards
It’s Easter weekend, and lots of family time is on the agenda, even for the most dedicated farmers. As with any holiday, it’s time to think about making sure your…
Safely Eating Easter Eggs
…hunts hide plastic eggs, instead. For more food safety information you can call the Meat & Poultry Hotline @ 1-888-MPHotline (1-888–674-6854) – or hop online to ask-karen-dot-gov. I’m Cathy Isom……
Dairy, Ag Groups Urge President Trump to Act Immediately to Halt Canada’s Continued Disregard of Trade Obligations
…representing dairy farmers and processors from all over the United States asked governors in 25 states to urge Canadian policymakers to halt the national implementation of the milk pricing system….
Senators Ask Administration to Act on Dairy Trade Barriers by Canada
A group of Senators is urging the Donald Trump administration to act against what they call trade barriers restricting U.S. dairy farmers access to Canada. New York Democrats Charles Schumer…
Agri View: Agricultural Equipment Sales
…world of agriculture give little thought in the industry that keeps farmers going. Talking about the people who build the tractors, combines and other implements. In case you care, it…
Conaway Statement on GAO Food Aid Report
Conaway Earlier this week, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) publicly released a report on the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) implementation and oversight of additional food aid flexibility authorized…
NFU Urging Trump to Keep U.S. in Paris Climate Agreement
As President Donald Trump weighs the merits of keeping the United States in the Paris Agreement, National Farmers Union (NFU) is urging the administration to maintain U.S. commitments to global…
Tom Nassif Wins Agriculturalist of the Year Award
…of such political and marketplace uncertainty for farmers in California and across the country.” Nassif’s achievements and service to the industry will be recognized at the State Fair Gala on…
U.S. EPA Requires Ag Companies to Better Manage Pesticides in California’s Central Valley
…follow the label instructions for proper use and disposal. For more information on pesticides, please visit: https://www.epa.gov/pesticides For more information on Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/laws-regulations/summary-federal-insecticide-fungicide-and-rodenticide-act…
Earth Day Adoption
…adopting your piece of Earth, log on to go.nasa.gov/adopt. I’m Cathy Isom… About the Data from NASA NASA’s view of Earth from space provides a perspective that can’t be gained…
Canada Farmland Values Up 10 Percent
…a higher number of locales where values decreased,” advising farmers to prepare for a potential softening of the market as lower crop prices have an impact. From the National Association…
Grassley Bill Would Ban Packer Ownership of Livestock
…on ownership of livestock. NPPC President Ken Maschhoff (mash-off), says “NPPC is opposed to any government mandate that would restrict producers’ ability to sell and packers’ ability to buy livestock.”…
Livestock Groups, Roberts, Praise GIPSA Rule Delay
…to consolidation of the livestock industry, putting farmers out of business and increase consumer prices for meat.” NPPC, along with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and others, is calling on…