…calls a tremendous amount of bookkeeping. This is just the first part in an ongoing series we will have on the new regulations. For more on the regulations, click here….
Growers Need to Speak Up on Issues
A Central California ag leader says growers need to make their voices heard on the issues that affect them, especially Central Valley growers on the topic of new nitrate regulations….
United Fresh Convention Underway
…a bit of socializing before the two day produce-industry conference. The United Fresh conference features a number of workshops on topics like food safety, immigration reform and new transportation regulations….
Possible Deal Coming in Ag Labor Dispute
…a massive immigration bill that would help the estimated 11 million immigrants who are in the country illegally, become U.S. citizens. The bill would also change regulations at U.S. borders….
Heat Illness Training
…educate farm labor contractors, growers and supervisors about heat illness prevention regulations will be held on Thursday, April 4, in Easton. The seminar is designed to reduce the problems of…
Bovine Tuberculosis Detected at Tulare County Dairy
…tuberculosis, farmers and ranchers should adhere to animal import regulations, require TB testing of new cattle before purchase, maintain permanent identification of animals, keep records of animal movements into and…
CAPCA Conferences Coming Up
…information. Topics include continuing education requirements, diagnostic resources for tree and shrub pests AND laws and regulations update. You can check out the agenda and register now for the half…
Record Numbers for Beef, New Japan Regs
After dealing with low heard counts and record high feed costs in 2012, expectations of record export numbers and new regulations from Japan mean 2013 may be a much better…
LGMA CEO Discusses New Regulations
The CEO of the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, Scott Horsfall, has encouraging words for growers on aligning with the new proposed federal produce safety rules. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Siskiyou Co. Farm Bureau Wins Lawsuit
…county farm bureaus from around the state supported the lawsuit, because of its statewide implications on water water rights regulations. For an in-depth article from the Siskiyou Daily, click here….
Ag Regulations Topic of Meeting
Ag regulations will be the topic of a state board meeting next week. The California State Board of Food and Agriculture is meeting on Tuesday, January 8. Click to Open…
California Dairies Await CDFA Decision
…than the rest of the nation, although California has the highest costs and highest regulations. No word on when a decision will come. For a link to Martin’s blog containing…
Cotton Plowdown in Fresno County
…not planted to cotton this season. If re-growth does occur during the host-free period in 2013, the grower/landowner will be cited for a violation of cotton plowdown regulations. Be sure…
FDA Increases Irradiation Allowances
…more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report In meat products, the FDA amended the food additive regulations to provide for a higher safe use of ionizing radiation to treat…