…a company that sells organic hand sanitizer among other health-and-wellness products. Since the award announcement, USDA had indicated the agency will terminate the $40 million contract for Ben Holtz Consulting….
Food Supply Chain Protections Strengthened with Memorandum of Understanding
…as well as public health partners and industry members in efforts to keep the food supply chain safe and operational. The MOU dictates that FDA will remain responsible for the…
Area-Wide Treatments Holding the Line for Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter
…insect moving that disease around their vineyards and them losing vines,” said Beth Stone-Smith, California Assistant State Plant Health Director with USDA. “The secondary piece is trying to stop the…
California Farmers Already ‘Bleeding Cash’ Dealing With Quick Policy Decisions
…rushed regulation that has unintended consequences on industries during this tough time. “With all due respect to the Governor, who is doing all that he can to manage this public health…
HEROES Act Bill Moves Forward to the Senate
The Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act, known as the HEROES Act, is a bill recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation is similar to…
New SECURE Rule Updates Biotech Regulations
…Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will now base its evaluation on a new process that will only regulate plants that present a plausible plant pest risk. Several agricultural groups have issued…
Historic $10 Million for CA Stewardship
…health, pollinators, changing weather patterns, western forest structure, irrigation, rangeland health and much more. “California has been a leading state in conservation implementation including USDA NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program…
Farm System Reform Act to Phase Out Large Factory Farms by 2040
…are harmful to rural communities, public health, and the environment and we must immediately begin to transition to a more sustainable and humane system.” If the law is passed, the…
The Western View: Don’t Let The Virus Make You Crazy
…world. Third, MAKE TIME to sleep and exercise. Try to keep to a routine that is healthy. Fourth, REACH OUT to stay connected to other people. Don’t be a hermit….
Fresno State Enology Building Renamed After Winery Supporter
…In addition to Fresno State, Gumz also supported a number of community organizations to help fight hunger, abuse, children’s health and the arts. Recipients include Valley Children’s Healthcare, Marjaree Mason…
Growing Chia in Your Own Home Garden
Chia has become incredibly popular due to its myriad health benefits and the sheer number of recipes the seeds can be used for. The seeds are high in Omega-3 and…
Application Period for Multiple NRCS Programs Extended
…landscape and the On-Farm Trials are specifically targeted to help with consistent soil health assessment protocols before and after.” Dubay explained that there are three different versions of CIG opportunities. …
Survey Shows Strains on Rural California
…Farm Bureau will advocate for policies that ease that strain while assuring the health and safety of farmers, ranchers, their employees, families and customers.” To review the survey results, visit…
APHIS to Establish National Incident Coordination Center
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is working to assist livestock producers affected by the conditions created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is establishing…