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Ag groups formally object to EPA chlorpyrifos rule, citing harm to growers
On Oct. 19, more than 80 agricultural groups filed formal objections to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Aug. 30 rule to revoke all tolerances ... READ MORE »
Friant-Kern Canal repairs set as Reclamation awards contract
The Bureau of Reclamation and Friant Water Authority (FWA) announced Oct. 7 the selection of a construction contractor to begin work on the Friant-Ker... READ MORE »
Congressional staffers meet at USDA ARS site with organic group
Organic Farming Research Foundation hosted Rep. Jimmy Panetta’s, D-CA, congressional staffers at the USDA Agricultural Research Service in Salinas, ... READ MORE »
Chlorpyrifos use on food crops banned by EPA
The EPA announced it will stop the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on all food to better protect human health, particularly that of children and far... READ MORE »
Alternatives to ag burning demonstrated by agricultural organizations
On June 29, Nisei Farmers League, along with other agricultural organizations, held an in-person demonstration pilot project at a vineyard in Madera C... READ MORE »
Worsening drought conditions in the West leads to working group
The Biden-Harris administration announced April 21 the formation of an Interagency Working Group to address worsening drought conditions in the West a... READ MORE »
Natural resources, ag production among top economic generators in Texas
For nearly two decades, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis, BEA, has ranked Texas as the No. 1 exporter among U.S. states... READ MORE »
Adverse Effect Wage Rates locked in for 2021
With the release of USDA’s Farm Labor Survey on Feb.11, farmers that utilize the H-2A program finally know the minimum wage they must pay their H-2A... READ MORE »
Small-scale growers meet virtually to discuss organic agriculture
Over 150 current and prospective organic growers gleaned practical information shared by UC Agriculture and Natural Resources experts at the “Introd... READ MORE »
With release of 2019 crop report, Fresno County keeps nation’s top ag title
The Fresno County Department of Agriculture’s 2019 Crop and Livestock Report was presented Nov. 24 to the Board of Supervisors. For the second year ... READ MORE »