…on behalf of the World Farmers’ Organization (WFO). “Family farmers and ranchers are engaged on many of the same issues that CFS tackles as a committee, which ultimately impacts the…
Trade Wars Could Cost California 640,000 Jobs
…on Mexico. The editorial does say however trade issues have seldom reached the top of the U.S. political agenda. For decades, a consensus in favor of an open U.S.-led trade…
USCA Opposes CME Proposed Changes to Live Cattle Futures
…concludes “efforts must instead be made toward encouraging ‘long’ participation and addressing the many issues currently within the futures market, not the settlement process.” From the National Association of Farm…
NCGA: Scholarship Opportunities to Young Farmers
…action on the important issues facing farmers. With opportunities to voice support for the Trans Pacific Partnership and to grab a photo with Captain Cornelius, NCGA representatives will be on…
USDA/NIFA Awards $4.7 M for Food Safety Outreach, Education
…availability issues, increasing food production, finding new sources of energy, mitigating climate variability, and ensuring food safety. To learn more about NIFA’s impact on agricultural science, visit www.nifa.usda.gov/impacts, sign up…
Orchard Wood Recycling Offers Disposal Option
…Riverside and UC Davis are taking part in the trial to check for replant issues. He said his previous research shows a cornucopia of positives. “In the previous study where…
Western View: The Most Dangerous Highway?
…wonder about the company that put together the report. It’s called ValuePenguin, and specializes in personal financial analysis. The data they used for this study doesn’t make sense. The report…
California State Veterinarian Honored by USDA
…issues affecting California’s farmers and ranchers.” Dr, Jones began her career at CDFA in 2001, was named director of the agency’s Division of Animal Health and Food Safety Services in…
CA’s Ross Possible Clinton Ag Secretary
…Food and Agriculture on January 12, 2011, by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. Secretary Ross has deep leadership experience in agricultural issues nationally, internationally, and here in California. Prior to…
Projects to Protect-Restore San Francisco Bay
…people to enjoy the site and watch as it changes over the coming decades.” The City of San Pablo received $864,634 to address water quality issues through green infrastructure and…
More Than $62.5 Million to Support Specialty Crop Production
…announcement while attending USDA’s Fall Forum with local stakeholders held in Concord today to discuss key issues facing the future of agriculture. The grants are part of USDA’s continued effort…
USCA Commends USDA on Fair Practices Rules
…and issues of undue preference. The interim final rule clarifies language in the Packers and Stockyards Act that eliminates the need for producers to provide proof of competitive injury to…
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
…climatic conditions and an increased focus on food security issues, it is essential that the value and vulnerability of pastoralism and the rangelands they sustain is recognized. A United Nations…
Domino’s Pizza Donating $1 Million to FFA
…students in grades 7-11, who demonstrate financial need, and are planning activities outside of class to gain hands-on experience and develop skills in agriculturally-related areas. The gift will also assist…