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Raw Milk Recall Alert in California
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California's state agriculture officials have issued a recall for raw milk from Valley Milk Simply Bottled, a Central Valley dairy, after detecting the bird flu virus in a bulk tank sample.
$2B Specialty Crop Program Now Accepting Applications
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The goal of the program is to help specialty crop producers expand markets and manage higher costs.
A Golden State Gray Wolf Update
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Through October, there have been 44 confirmed livestock losses due to wolves in the state.
Eradicating Dairy Cattle of H5N1
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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced the start of its National Milk Testing Strategy, which builds on measures taken by USDA and federal and state partners since the outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle was first detected in March 2024.
Why Did Court Halt CTA Reporting Requirements?
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The decision came days ago from the US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas.
Why did the Corporate Transparency Act Concern Farmers?
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A court in Texas has hit the pause button on a federal law filing requirement a lot of farmers considered burdensome and an overreach.
Bowles Farming Company Honored with Leopold Conservation Award
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This $10,000 award recognizes landowners for exceptional stewardship of soil, water, and wildlife habitat.
Beef Trade Trends Reflect Shifting Markets
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Japan has reclaimed the top export market position for U.S. beef while import shipments from Australia are up 69.4%.
What Warnings Signs of Screwworm Should You Watch For?
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“Untreated infestation of this larvae from the screw worms feeding on living tissue can result in death due to secondary infection, inflammation if untreated," says Dr. Kathy Simmons, Chief Veterinarian for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association.
A Mega-Farm of Food Waste
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“If you imagine that all of our country’s surplus food is grown in one place, this mega-farm would cover an area the size of California and New York combined," says ReFED's Minnie Ringland.
EPA Proposes Rule to Revoke Chlorpyrifos Tolerances
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to revoke most tolerances for chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide widely used in agriculture.
Stronger Together, CA Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Days Away
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California Farm Bureau’s “Stronger Together” 2024 Annual Meeting is coming up December 7-10 in Monterey. We caught up with CFBF President Shannon Douglass.
California Health Officials Issue Raw Milk Warning
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The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has issued a second warning urging consumers not to drink raw cream-top whole milk from Raw Farm, LLC, based in Fresno County.
What is "Regenerative Agriculture"
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Over the past year, the California State Board of Food and Agriculture initiated a public process to define regenerative agriculture for state policies and programs.
Trump Selects Nominee for U.S. Trade Representative
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Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative. Greer was an aide in the office during Trump’s first term and will help steer the incoming president’s trade agenda
Throwing Away a Third of Your Groceries
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“Radically inefficient” is an uncomfortable phrase when used to describe our United States food system, but it is what is being used by ReFED, a U.S.-based nonprofit working to pinch off food waste.
Mexican Cattle Imports Paused
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The United States has hit pause on cattle imports from Mexico following the detection of New World screwworm (NWS)—an invasive pest with a deadly reputation.
Wages for Agriculture Workers Continue to Climb
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The USDA’s Farm Labor Report, released on November 20, brings insight into the rising costs of farm labor—and what it means for the future.
Is Beef Getting the Boot in Dietary Guidelines?
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Drafted recommendations for the next rendition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans are said to call for greater intake of plant-based foods while limiting consumption of beef and starchy vegetables like potatoes.
Utilizing Livestock Grazing to Prevent Wildfires
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Western ranchers are rallying behind bills aimed at using livestock grazing to prevent wildfires.
Cold Weather Confidence: California Citrus Weather Watch Returns
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The California Citrus Weather Watch program provided by California Citrus Mutual runs from November 15th until March 15th each year.
Pork Producers Call for Action on Prop 12 in Farm Bill
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The National Pork Producers Council is speaking out after Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow released the Senate Democrats’ 2024 Farm Bill draft. While the NPPC acknowledges the effort to move the bill forward, they’re calling it “not viable” due to its failure to address California’s Proposition 12.
Woes Stack for Cotton
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Jody Campiche, National Cotton Council, says the farm bill safety net and current market prices have been well below production costs for the last two years and expressed concern that we may soon be getting into a position where, without proper action, producers could struggle to secure operating loans.
Climate Disclosure Laws Survive Initial Court Challenge
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The decision means California can enforce its carbon emissions disclosure requirements while the case progresses.