The incoming Donald Trump administration has a ban in place preventing lobbyists from working in the administration. Chris Novak, National Corn Growers Association CEO, says that’s going to present challenges….
CA Produce Shows Low or No Pesticide Residue
…Fresh Produce report. “These results demonstrate California’s commitment to food safety,” said Brian Leahy, Director of DPR. “Our scientific program ensures that growers continue to produce fresh fruits and vegetables…
CCM Response to Argentinian Lemon Rule
USDA Delivers Lump of Coal to California Lemon Growers for Christmas Blatantly ignoring comments from scientists and technical advisors at the National Plant Board, California Department of Food & Agriculture…
Almond Board of California Announces 2017 Election
…signed by at least 15 independent almond growers (verified by ABC). Additionally, two independent handler member positions and two alternate positions are open for nomination. They are one-year term and…
Central Valley Growers Welcome Cold
…this weekend proved manageable and well within preferable ranges for the Valley’s citrus growers. About California Citrus Mutual – CCM is the only advocacy organization representing CA citrus growers on…
Survey Shows Potential Cost of Ag Labor Pay Laws
…the new laws, Western Growers conducted a survey of its California members to capture the business decisions they are now planning and the impact on farmworkers and farm businesses. Western…
Fair Practices Rules Protect Contract Farmers
…by the industry to play favorites and punish growers who speak out. The new proposed rule will address some of the most egregious aspects of the tournament system by identifying…
Ag Groups React to Proposed GIPSA Rules
The National Turkey Federation is expressing concern over USDA’s final interim rule and two proposed regulations possibly upending contract relationships in place between turkey growers and processors. The USDA wants…
Wheat Growers Welcome Actions on China Trade
U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) welcome two trade dispute actions by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) challenging Chinese government policies that distort the…
Almond Board: 2016 Almond Achievement Award
…composed of 10 members. The more than 6,000 almond growers and 104 almond handlers elect the five growers and five handlers in an annual election process held throughout the state….
Monsanto Shareholders Approve Merger with Bayer
…vision, we can do even more together to benefit growers around the world and to help address broad global challenges like climate change and food scarcity.” “The acquisition of Monsanto…
Organic produce growers sought for research study
University of California scientists are seeking certified organic growers to participate in a multistate soil and food-safety study. The researchers are gathering data to develop national guidelines and best practices…
Funding for Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research
…the Northwest and to bolster practices for co-existence between GE and non-GE alfalfa growers. Since 2009, USDA has invested $19 billion in research both intramural and extramural. During that time,…
Bayer/Monsanto Asks Soybean Growers for Support
Monsanto and Bayer officials met together with about 200 members of the American Soybean Association and asked them to support the proposed merger between the two companies. Monsanto Chief Technology…