The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) had its hands full in 2020. However, APHIS staff were able to adapt to the multitude…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…filed a lawsuit challenging the emergency temporary standards (ETS) issued by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Board). Among the many issues highlighted in the complaint, the coalition…
The Western View: 2020 Is A Banner Year For Citrus
…tree. This means that this peptide can prevent infection in new trees, treat existing infection in established trees, and help keep trees healthy through their productive years. The peptide can…
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Santa’s Reindeer Cleared for Entry into California by State Veterinarian
California State Veterinarian Dr. Annette Jones has granted a 24-hour permit clearing all brand inspection and health requirements for nine reindeer scheduled to visit California on the evening of December…
California Tree Nut Industry Does Its Part to Provide for Families in Need
…WAPA President and CEO Roger Isom. “Providing healthy and nutritious foods as part of this much needed food drive is important. It truly demonstrates that as Californians we can all…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…are outlining a pragmatic, science-based, and risk-based approach that focuses on the potential risk to animal and livestock health, the environment, and food safety in order to provide our farmers…
The Western View: Celebrating Christmas 2020 Style
…in our institutions, of sickness and shortages and threats to our health care. And now the year is ending with those threats at a crescendo, with the pandemic keeping us…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…represents a tremendous milestone for scientific innovation,” FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn said in a press release. “As part of our public health mission, the FDA strongly supports advancing innovative animal…
DWR Encourages More Climate Change Collaboration
…mitigating adverse effects on the environment as well as public health and safety. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Ag Research to Be Expanded Through Strengthened USDA-NASA Partnership
…innovations to protect the environment and improve human health. “When we combine research on the International Space Station with the amazing capabilities that Earth observation provides, I believe that NASA,…
Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry
…nutrition and production efficiency, livestock monitoring and traceability, food safety, business management, and animal health. Listen to the radio report below. Beef Alliance Startup Challenge Encourages Innovation in Cattle Industry…
Almond Matters: Healthy Trees Come from Healthy Soils
…if the soil is healthy the trees will be healthy,” Burkdoll noted. Ensuring strong and healthy trees ultimately begins with planting. As Burkdoll points out, microbial activity in the soil…
Still Time to Participate in the Annual Latino Farmer Conference
…only will the event be held online this year, but it is taking place over three days. The webinar conference began last week, with discussions on soil health, nutrient management,…