Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, gave insight to recent developments on water resilience from memorandums signed by water districts, government entities, and interest groups. UNITY …
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
A year-end farm bill seems to be the last best hope for producers before lawmakers have to face the reality they’ll have to punt the effort into a new year …
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
The deadline is approaching to sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Agricultural producers and private landowners can sign up …
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FarmRaise have launched an online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. This tool helps agricultural producers …
Feedback Sought to Guide Key Program of Growing Climate Solutions Act
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input on protocols for a new Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program. It was announced by Agriculture Secretary …
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge …
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
Mexico’s election last week means a change in leadership for the nation and possible changes in trade with the United States. Claudia Sheinbaum won the election and will take over …
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
The Sites Reservoir Project is moving forward after a judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. The project is backed by President Joe Biden, Governor Gavin Newsom, and various water …
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
The Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act, introduced by Representatives Marilyn Strickland, Alma Adams, Jimmy Panetta, and Senator Peter Welch, aims to support new farmers by directing the Farm …
Tribal Ag Trade Mission a First
It’s the first USDA trade mission of its kind. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA conducts its inaugural agricultural trade mission centered on expanding global market access …
Kings County Water District Exits Mid-Kings River GSA, Stirring Concerns
The Kings County Water District (KCWD) board has voted to withdraw from the Mid-Kings River Groundwater Sustainability Agency (GSA), sparking concern and uncertainty among local farmers. The Mid-Kings River GSA …
Mexico’s New President Vows Commitment to USMCA
Mexico’s new president vows commitment to the USMCA. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Mexico has a new president, and that could have implications for U.S. farm trade …
Sites Reservoir Could Have Captured More Than 1.5 million Acre-feet of Water
The Sites Project Authority announced that if the Sites Reservoir were already operational, it would likely be sitting at its full capacity. Based on data from 2023 flows and storm …
Make Ag Safety a Priority
Making ag safety a priority. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. Accidents will happen, and taking the extra time to plan safety precautions can save lives. The agriculture …