One of the more controversial issues concerning food labels is the issue revolving around foods containing genetically modified ingredients. A Suggestion for Conveying GMO Food Information…
USDA Provides One-Time Extension of Deadline to Update Base Acres or Yield History for ARC/PLC Programs
…for farm owners and producers to choose ARC or PLC coverage also remains March 31, 2015. “This is an important decision for producers, because these programs provide financial protection against…
Assembly Member Gray Announces Joint Committee Hearings on Rail
…to get home to their families quicker,” said Congressman Denham. “We need strong bipartisan leadership and I look forward to continuing my work with Assemblymember Gray on these pressing issues.”…
Farmers, Ranchers Call on Capitol Hill to Address Agriculture’s Needs
Nearly 500 Farm Bureau members from across America are visiting policymakers on Capitol Hill today to discuss the most pressing issues facing agriculture. Today’s meetings come at the conclusion of…
Almond Board of California Leadership Program Begins Seventh Year
…Almond Leadership Program class heard that the California Almond industry plays a key role in California agriculture, providing leadership on critical issues affecting growers and food processors, with an ethos…
Export Training Course Comes to CDFA
…is a six-session seminar program held over a two month period and focuses on issues such as finance, export documentation, market barriers and federal/state resources. More than 300 companies have…
FFA Students Attend State Leadership Academy
…plan to accomplish their individual high school and career goals. The ALA course focuses on improving leadership skills, identifying important agriculture issues, and communicating these important aspects to the school…
CDFA Announces Public Meeting
…to provide financial assistance for the installation of dairy digesters that will result in reduced greenhouse gas (methane) emissions. Approximately $11 million is dedicated to the installation of digesters, and…
USDA Secretary to Keynote Commodity Classic
…be eager to get his report on the top issues facing our growers, such as trade and the farm bill. He always provides an experienced, deep-inside-Washington perspective.” “Secretary Vilsack has…
More Research for Chilling Requirement Issues
More research is looking into the effect of less chilling hours on pistachios and what options there are to help trees. At the 2015 Pistachio Day last month Cooperative Extension…
Proceeds from Earth Day Food & Wine Weekend to Benefit Scholarship Program
…Vineyard Team are invited to apply. Scholarships will be awarded based on academic excellence and financial need. Awards will range from $500 – $2,500 per student. The number of scholarships…
House Agriculture Committee Reviews 2015 Agenda for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission
…CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad to make sure the agency’s rules both protect end-users and ensure well-functioning financial markets. Today’s hearing examined new regulations in the swaps market, coordination of international…
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Available
…of the Scholarship Program is to provide financial assistance to qualified, graduating high school students from the Yuba and Sutter counties who have long-term career interests in agriculture, by supporting…
West Coast Ports Close for the Weekend, Impacting Major Citrus Export Opportunity
…unable to be loaded onto trucks and shipped north to industry locations. Nets that protect mandarins from cross pollination and seed infestation issues are not available for example. “Holding hostage…