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Report: California ag is a major economic driver for the state

11/13/19 6:30 AM By Brad Hooker

A new UC report reveals agriculture contributes more than $263 billion to the economy and employs more than 1.2 million.

Farm Hands West: Western Growers appoints new CEO

10/22/19 4:15 PM By Hannah Pagel

The Western Growers Association appoints a new CEO and Governor Gavin Newsom makes new appointments to CDFA.

Daybreak West Sept. 16-20

09/16/19 1:09 AM By Brad Hooker

Newsom pledges to veto SB 1 * Bills to reduce plastics are held from votes * CDFA releases stats on top crops for 2018

Five questions for Assembly Ag Chair Susan Talamantes Eggman

09/04/19 10:41 AM By Brad Hooker

Eggman spoke about the controversial Senate Bill 1, about Jerry Brown’s Twin Tunnel and about how legislating can be like marriage counseling.

Farm Hands: Conway appointed to California Farm Service Agency

08/14/19 10:43 AM By Hannah Pagel

Connie Conway has been appointed to serve as the new state executive director for the USDA Farm Service Agency in California and Governor Newsom appoints three new individuals.

Water Plan update * CDFA climate delegation visits South Africa * Farmers like ESA rollback, enviros head to court * Rodenticide ban pulled * UC Davis engages with cannabis policy * DPR names chlorpyrifos work group

Six states seek reversal of EPA chlorpyrifos decision

08/08/19 10:36 AM By Steve Davies

Six states, including California and New York, have sued the Environmental Protection Agency over its decision to allow continued use of chlorpyrifos, alleging the agency did not adequately ensure infants and children are protected.

Five questions for State Senator Jeff Stone

07/17/19 8:22 AM By Brad Hooker

Stone spoke with Agri-Pulse on his science background as a pharmacist, his takeaways on the governor’s priorities and his experience as a Republican in Sacramento.

Productive ag land is degrading into “salt sacrifice areas”

07/10/19 10:26 AM By Brad Hooker

The impacts of salt and nitrate pollution are costing the state at least $3 billion per year and taking ag land out of production, with salts impacting the valley for decades to come.

Farm Hands on the Potomac West: Newsom makes three new appointments

07/10/19 10:23 AM By Hannah Pagel

USDA names FAS officers and Governor Newsom makes there new appointments.

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Rep. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va.

This week’s guest on Open Mic is U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger, D-Va. Serving in her freshman year in Washington, Spanberger has become a strong leader on voluntary farm conservation practices and the need for rural broadband. The Virginia representative says USMCA will benefit farms and businesses in the region she serves and offers her thoughts on the timing and consideration of the accord. Formerly serving in the Central Intelligence Agency, Spanberger sees the national security issues at stake in global trade negotiations and is leading the charge in developing a national 5G strategy.

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Opinion: Three voices. One message. Ratify USMCA now.

Joanna Lidback, USA dairy farmer; Cherilyn Nagel, Canadian grain farmer; and Gina Gutierrez, Mexican dairy farmer come together to share their thoughts on a full ratification of USMCA.

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Washington Week in Review: Nov. 14, 2019: USMCA, China, Brazil

Consideration of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is inching closer and closer according to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Hear more on that and updates on trade with China and Brazil in this week's video.