More avian flu found in France as depopulation continues
Among European countries, France has been the worst hit by highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in the current season. Efforts to bring the disease under control appear to be bearing […]
Court vacates federal air emission reporting exemption for animal waste
On April 11, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated a 2008 federal rule that generally exempted livestock facilities from administrative reporting requirements for […]
Census Of Agriculture countdown begins for America’s farmers and ranchers
America’s farmers and ranchers will soon have the opportunity to strongly represent agriculture in their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Conducted every five […]
Assemblyman Gray: “Transportation Deal is a Game Changer for Merced and Stanislaus”
Assemblyman Adam Gray (D-Merced) issued the following statement today after lending his support to a transportation plan to raise new revenues for road maintenance and transportation infrastructure while asking voters […]
Marin County decision to allow local slaughter fires up a debate
One vision of a progressive food system celebrates diverse local farms and an approach to meat production that reduces the suffering of animals eventually slated to be slaughtered. But another […]
Vote to confirm Perdue as Ag Secretary delayed until lawmakers return from two-week Easter recess
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced this week that the chamber will vote on former Governor Sonny Perdue’s nomination for Secretary of Agriculture on April 24, after lawmakers return from their two-week […]
Neil M. Gorsuch sworn in as 113th Supreme Court justice
Colorado appeals court judge Neil M. Gorsuch took his oaths to be the Supreme Court’s 113th justice Monday morning, first in a private ceremony at the court and later at […]
Lillian Zacky announces changes to the Zacky Farms Management Team
Lillian Zacky is pleased to announce the following changes to the Zacky Farms Management Team: Mark Fisher has been promoted to Vice President of Plant Operations and Mark Duarte was […]
CDFA hosts Career Fair April 7 9am – 1pm in Sacramento
his event is being hosted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture to introduce students, and/or career advisors to the ongoing career opportunities that exist within our department. Some […]
Confinement of organic poultry due to risk of Avian Influenza
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) enforces the USDA organic regulations for organic poultry through the National Organic Program (NOP). The NOP has received questions regarding […]