…concerns for the industry. Eliminating some of the added cost of transportation and uncertainty of housing arrangements can go a long way in helping keep farming operations successful. “If we…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…change. According to the data collected, in 2018, the American agriculture sector accounted for less than 10 percent of total U.S. emissions following the transportation, electricity generation and industrial sectors….
Study Shows Strict Air Quality Regulations Benefit California Agriculture
…perennial crop yields, and further pollution reduction could create additional gains.” Emissions from transportation and energy production along with rising temperatures were found to have a wide range of effects…
Senate Approves Coronavirus Stimulus Bill, Bringing Agricultural Assistance
…cost nearly $2 trillion which will be dispersed through provisions for supporting health care efforts, cash payments to individuals and financial assistance for transportation and small businesses. The bill will…
Livestock Haulers Included in Hours of Service Waiver
The Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently extended the hours of service waiver to include livestock haulers. A few weeks ago, FMCSA initially suspended the hours…
Agriculture Work Remains Critical Durning COVID-19 Crisis
…but he said he has been reassured agencies remain committed to smoothing the production, marketing, and transportation of food and farm products. “The state Office of Emergency Services has made…
Hours of Service Rule Waived in Response to the Coronavirus Outbreak
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is suspending the hours of service rule after the declaration of a national emergency in response to the coronavirus…
Bill to Enhance Agricultural Border Inspections Signed into Law
…The new legislation will also allow additional K-9 teams to be deployed in fully staffing U.S. ports of entry to secure the transportation of agricultural goods. “Preventing the spread of…
Correcting the Misinformation About Emissions from Animal Agriculture
…are exponentially worse than transportation therefore we should stop eating meat. We should stop raising livestock because they’re bad for the environment.’” That report indicated that livestock contributed more greenhouse…
Meeting Monday to Discuss Recently Expanded HLB Quarantine Zone
…and Loma Linda. The quarantine prohibits the movement of all citrus nursery stock or plant parts out of the quarantine area, with provisions to allow the transportation of commercially cleaned…
California Budget is ‘A Strong Step Forward’
…Climate Catalyst Fund which would help finance investments in low-carbon transportation options and sustainable agriculture programs. “The governor’s budget reinforces his commitment to rural California,” California Farm Bureau Federation President…
Beef Quality Assurance Program Continues Impressive Growth
…available (cow/calf, stocker/backgrounder and feedyard) to deliver a program that most closely aligns with the individual’s operation. The tools are also available in Spanish. BQA Transportation training for professional cattle…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Helping Dairies Manage the Supply Chain
…HarvestPort.com. Jon King and Robert Forsythe are co-founders of Milk Moovement, a supply chain software for the raw milk industry. This monitoring system handles everything from milk production to transportation,…
Ag Groups Urge Action After Adverse Effect Wage Rate Increase
…in the wake of a mandated increase of H-2A wage rates and the impact it will have on farming operations. “In addition to free housing and transportation, H-2A employers are…