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Sales of organic products spike during the pandemic
Home cooking during the pandemic has lifted overall sales of organic products in California and across the U.S. As people worked from home and vent... READ MORE »
National ag, water coalition applauds Senate passage of infrastructure bill
With nearly two-thirds of the West experiencing extreme or exceptional drought conditions, and more than 90 active wildfires burning across the U.S., ... READ MORE »
Drones now help thieves to survey rural properties
Thieves are now reportedly using drones to scout farms and ranches, looking for their next big score. "We were having a series of crimes occur, inc... READ MORE »
Klamath River Basin water woes bring $10M to producers impacted by drought
The USDA announced April 14 the availability of up to $10 million in assistance from USDA’s Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus to assist ... READ MORE »
Coalition urges Biden administration to invest in aging water facilities
Recognizing the constructive elements of conservation, efficiency, recycling and watershed management included in the Biden administration’s initial... READ MORE »
Ag interests react to House passage of Workforce Modernization Act
The U.S. Apple Association applauded March 18 the House of Representatives for passing the Farm Workforce Modernization Act with a strong bipartis... READ MORE »
Errotabere Ranches leads on Western challenges
Managing more than 5,000 acres of diverse crops in California’s Central Valley entails a thorough accounting of one’s water. For Daniel Errotab... READ MORE »
Cal/OSHA Emergency Standards action cited by ag, business group
In response to the decision Feb. 26 of the Superior Court to deny motions for preliminary injunctions restraining the California Occupational Safety a... READ MORE »
Aging Western water infrastructure addressed in ag coalition letters
A national coalition of over 200 agricultural organizations and urban and rural water districts urged President-elect Joe Biden and congressional lead... READ MORE »
Coalition challenges Cal/OSHA emergency standards to protect nation’s food supply
A coalition of agricultural and business employers has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court challenging the COVID-19 related emergency tempor... READ MORE »
