A new study funded in part by United Egg Producers and the United Egg Association shows the transition to cage-free eggs will increase costs and reduce profits. It also shows that producers may not be able to make the 2026 deadline. The study says, “Conversion from conventional to cage-free housing is costly for both egg…… MORE
California Bill Would Eventually Ban All Tobacco Sales
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Some California lawmakers want to eventually ban all tobacco sales in the nation’s most populous state, filing legislation to make it illegal to sell cigarettes and other products to anyone born after Jan. 1, 2007. If signed into law, it would mean by 2073 people wanting to buy cigarettes would have…… MORE
FDA Releases Draft Guidance for Plant-Based Dairy Imitators
The Food and Drug Administration announced draft recommendations on the naming of plant-based foods that are marketed and sold as alternatives to milk. The guidance recommends that an alternative milk product that includes the term milk and has a nutrient composition different than milk, include a voluntary nutrient statement that conveys how the product compares…… MORE
Winter storms shut down much of Portland, paralyze travel
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Winter storms sowed more chaos across the U.S. on Thursday, shutting down much of Portland after the city experienced its second snowiest day in history and paralyzing travel from parts of the Pacific Coast all the way to the northern Plains. The nearly 11 inches of snow that fell in Portland…… MORE
Little Progress on California’s Plan to Penalize Oil Profits
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — After gas prices in California spiked to more than $6.40 per gallon last summer, Gov. Gavin Newsom led a charge against an industry he says is “ripping you off.” Months later, it’s not clear if California’s Legislature is following him. Newsom, a Democrat, called lawmakers into a rare special session in…… MORE
CVP Water Allocation Announced
The Westlands Water District responds to news of how much water the feds will let flow into the valley. Westlands interim general manager says in a news release that the district is grateful for a 35% water allocation. This comes following zero allocation for the past two years. That resulted in more than 200-thousand acres…… MORE
Police Say ‘All Clear’ after Clovis West H.S. Targeted Again with Threat of Violence
FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Another lockdown takes place at Clovis West High School on Tuesday, with an “all clear” given by police shortly afterwards. The call is another in a series of calls in February that have caused the Clovis Unified School District to bring in police to search the campus and disrupt normal activities.…… MORE
Yosemite Climbing Legend Found Dead in Canadian Rockies
Zach Milligan, who’s climbing feats at Yosemite are a thing of legend, has been found dead in the Canadian Rockies. Milligan’s body was found at the base of a 2,300 cliff in Jasper National Park on Feb. 11. Police say his death appears to be accidental. Milligan and a friend made headlines in 2021 when…… MORE
Rep. Barbara Lee Joins Race For California US Senate Seat
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee on Tuesday formally launched her campaign for the Senate seat held by the retiring Dianne Feinstein, joining two fellow House Democrats in the race in the nation’s most populous state. In a video posted on Twitter, Lee ran through a list of the personal and professional battles…… MORE
The Fertilizer Institute Releases Sustainability Report
The Fertilizer Institute released new data highlighting industry improvements in sustainability performance in key priority areas, including workforce safety, energy, the environment, and innovation. “The industry is continuously working towards more sustainable operations, including efforts to decarbonize and mitigate environmental impacts,” says TFI President and CEO Corey Rosenbusch. Report highlights include survey participants investing an…… MORE
