The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expecting to hit a record for agricultural exports for the fiscal year 2021. According to the quarterly ag trade forecast, U.S. ag exports …
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act …
Debt Relief Initiative to Benefit Hundreds of California Farmers
The debt relief initiative from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will provide assistance for many socially disadvantaged farmers in California. Assistant Secretary for Administration at USDA, Osker Gonzales talked …
Public Comment Begin Accepted for Implementation of Proposition 12 Regulations
A 45-day public comment period is underway for proposed regulations to implement Proposition 12. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will be accepting feedback on Prop 12 regulations through …
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
President Joe Biden’s budget proposal includes significant investment in important programs for agriculture. The Fiscal Year 2022 budget request contains nearly 17 percent of additional funding support for the U.S. …
Farm Bureau Backs Border States Urging Biden Admin to Help with Border Crisis
A letter urging the Biden administration to address the surge of undocumented immigrants entering the United States was recently crafted by four Farm Bureau states including California and Arizona. The …
Recognizing the Value of UC ANR with Big Dig Day of Fundraising
Today offers an opportunity to recognize the value of University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) with the Big Dig Day campaign. UC ANR is hoping to inspire …
VofV: Agtech Journey Can Begin Anywhere
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 …
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
Several industry leaders recently expressed agricultural water concerns to California Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis. After touring Fowler Packing’s facility in Fresno County, Kounalakis participated in a roundtable discussion with industry …
Two Workshops Coming Up Addressing California’s 30×30 Plan
Two workshops are coming up addressing California’s 30×30 plan for conservation. The California Natural Resources Agency will be hosting workshops on June 8 and June 15. The workshops will cover …
MSOB: Improving Soil Health Supports Beneficial Nematodes
Nematodes are everywhere, and growers are most familiar with parasitic nematodes that create significant damage in cropping systems. However, Post-Doctoral Researcher with Oregon State University, Ashley Shaw said that certain …
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
The Tax Aggie Coalition has voiced concerns about the proposed changes to federal tax policy. More than 40 national and regional agricultural organizations comprise the coalition. A letter was sent …
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing support for urban agriculture and innovative production projects. Up to $4 million in USDA grants is available from the Office of Urban …
Updates to the Housing for the Harvest as the Pandemic Continues
During the height of the pandemic, many essential workers in the agriculture industry came into contact with the COVID-19 virus. Due to close working and housing quarters, many became ill …