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Ag looks to Trump for regulatory relief, new WOTUS, in 2020

01/08/20 6:50 AM By Philip Brasher

Trade remains the top concern for American agriculture heading into 2020, with looming uncertainty about whether the Chinese will make promised increases in commodity purchases, and whether President Donald Trump will provide another round of trade assistance to U.S. producers.

Almond Board makes education fun

03/27/19 11:11 AM By Sara Wyant

The Almond Board of California is adding a bit of fun to their educational videos.

FDA reworking ag water rules

03/20/19 6:31 AM By Philip Brasher

More than eight years after Congress passed the Food Safety Modernization Act, the Food and Drug Administration, industry and outside scientists are still struggling to figure out the best way to ensure the water used for irrigating and packing fresh produce is safe.

Farmers find water efficiency and better crop yields in smart irrigation technology

11/26/18 3:00 PM By Ed Maixner

A survey finds that the high price of scarce water and the lure of bigger yields of high-value crops are tugging American farmers toward smart irrigation investments.

California farmers racing to boost irrigation efficiency

11/14/18 6:30 AM By Jonathan H. Harsch

Increased competition for limited water supplies and higher costs are forcing California farmers to use new technology to improve their irrigation systems and water management practices.

Dr. Frank Mitloehner, UC Davis

This week’s guest on Open Mic is Dr. Frank Mitloehner, a professor and air quality specialist at UC Davis who also leads the CLEAR Center, concentrating on research and communications. He has been helping the global community better understand the positive impact of livestock on marginal farmlands and opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through the use of dairy digestors and feed additives. Mitloehner wants people to make informed decisions about the foods we eat, while reducing environmental impacts.

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04.26.2024

Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: April 26, 2024: USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt on bird flu, competition

USDA Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt oversees the Agricultural Marketing Service and Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. She joins us to discuss the latest on the bird flu outbreak and how USDA is responding.

Then, Michael Dykes with the International Dairy Foods Association and Fred Gingrich with the American Association of Bovine Practitioners join to chat more about the impact the bird flu has had on the dairy industry.

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