The focus on improving the climate through agriculture continues. The first round of funding through the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities received more than 450 proposals. The Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity …
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made a plea to the Senate Ag Appropriations Committee in an effort to get help for the nation’s farmers and ranchers who are struggling. The committee …
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
Efforts to address detention and demurrage fees are moving forward at both the state and federal level. A state assembly bill has been proposed to strengthen rules prohibiting certain fees …
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
A recent event in Visalia brought together a wide array of interests to discuss the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). More than 400 people attended the SGMA …
Pistachio Shipments Up Over Last Year, Despite Overall Supply Chain Issues
Pistachio shipments are up over last year, even as the industry deals with logistical challenges and supply chain disruptions. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that shipping data …
MSOB: Setting A Goal When Getting Started with Biologicals
Farmers can often find themselves unsure about which biologicals might be best for their operation. Vice President of Ag Science at Heliae Agriculture, Dr. Karl Wyant noted that there is …
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
More than two million acres in offers have been accepted through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. Agricultural producers and landowners made submissions for …
VofV: Don Cameron on How Innovation and Automation Can Boost California Agriculture
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Coalition Calls for Food Safety and Nutrition Enhancements at FDA
More than two dozen organizations representing a variety of interests are encouraging improvements to food safety and nutrition protocols within in the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The groups represent …
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
The House Ag Committee held a hearing last week titled: “An Examination of Price Discrepancies, Transparency, and Alleged Unfair Practices in Cattle Markets.” Four cow/calf operators were scheduled to testify …
Inability to Export Product Causes Almond Prices to Degrade
Difficulties in getting almonds to export markets will become even more problematic without workable solutions before the 2022 crop is ready to go. Exports have fallen short by nearly 260 …
Senate Ag Committee Begins Farm Bill Work
The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm bill listening session on Friday in Michigan, the home of Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. Michigan’s agriculture is similar to California’s, in …
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) was highlighted at a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the farm bill late last week. Though it’s referred to as the Farm Bill, more …
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
Proposals for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California. On-Farm Trials are part of …