…is to create layers of foliage and flowers. This means using tall trees all the way down to the smallest groundcover plants. Strong architectural plants, such as palms, cycads, yuccas,…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…that protect human, animal, and plant health while improving the flow of trade. Key Provision: Poultry and Eggs U.S. poultry producers will have expanded access to Canada for chicken, turkey,…
Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’
…their regulations to come into compliance with international standards. It gives timeframes for them to do approvals; timeframes for them to approve plants and export certificates so that we are…
Citrus Growers Optimistic for Progress in Chinese Trade Market
…remove the retaliatory tariffs on citrus and you’ll start to see a normal flow back into China.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
Considerations When Building a Rain Garden
…feet from your home to prevent back flow which could cause foundation problems. Rain gardens work best where there is a gentle slope to guide the water into the garden….
Impossible Pork is Impossible; Violates Labeling Law
…agriculture, including truthful labelling standards. For more information, please read NPPC’s position paper. Source: National Pork Producers Council Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…than its own. Mexico and the United States have also agreed that all grading standards for ag products will be non-discriminatory. Additional provisions enhance science-based trading standards among the three…
Farm System Reform Act Looks to Overhaul Animal Agriculture
…Act would go further to expand the labeling requirement to include dairy products. Labeling standards would also be enhanced to prohibit the U.S. Department of Agriculture from classifying imported meat…
FARM 4.0 Standards Effective January 1
…for acceptable euthanasia practices, along with standards for non-ambulatory animal management. The latest rendition of the FARM program also sets standards for water and feed access for animals, as well…
Feds Get Involved in Fixing Friant-Kern Canal
…has lost approximately 60 percent of its overall carrying capacity. The Friant-Kern Canal Subsidence and Capacity Correction Project would restore capacity in the canal to the original 4,000 cubic-feet-per-second flow…
NCBA Applauds U.S. Senate Introduction of Real MEAT Act
…beef and are sometimes labeled as beef are overseen by the FDA instead. These products are not held to the same food safety and labeling standards as beef. The NCBA…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…health—known as sanitary and phytosanitary measures—while improving the flow of trade. It also contains specific provisions to benefit exports of processed fruits, milk and dairy products, beef, wine, poultry and…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…States have also agreed that all grading standards for ag products will be non-discriminatory. Additional provisions enhance science-based trading standards among the three nations as the basis for sanitary and…
Voluntary Agreements Remain Viable for California Water
…approach.” The prospect of collaboration between water agencies and water users has endured several setbacks, including the minimum flow decision for the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan. Nonetheless, Governor Newsom…