Legislative spending can be one of the most effective ways to bring about positive change, particularly when it comes to specific sectors of the economy. President and CEO of California …
Coverage Limits Increased Under California FAIR Plan
The California Fair Access to Insurance Requirements (FAIR) Plan is being adjusted to provide more adequate coverage for farmers and ranchers. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued an order to …
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
A draft of the Natural and Working Lands Climate Smart Strategy was recently released for review and public feedback. The draft document was developed after several months of public engagement …
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making nearly $2 million in investments to help support the organic industry. A total of $1.73 million in funding is being made available to …
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
Researchers and state officials are still in the process of forming a coordinated response to the presence of black fig fly in California. The pest has appeared in Southern California …
VofV: Tackling Food Waste – Tech as the Watchdog of Quality Control
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 …
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
Several states have entered into a domestic mutual reliance agreement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). California, Florida, Utah, and Wisconsin have all entered similar agreements with FDA. …
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the funding recipients of urban agriculture grants and cooperative agreements. More than $6.6 million is being made available through the Office of …
Week in Review: Walnut Inspections on Hold, $15 Billion Climate Package Signed
Enforcement of mandatory inspections of California walnuts is being suspended after a recent action from the California Walnut Board. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a climate package with more than …
Hanging Baskets for Vertical Vegetable Farming?
Crops that grow well in hanging baskets. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Hanging baskets are a great solution when growing gardens vertically. Not only are they are a …
VofV: Building Autonomous Farm Tractors…and Totally Winning
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 …
Mandatory Inspections Suspended for California Walnuts
Enforcement of mandatory inspections of California walnuts is being suspended after a recent action from the California Walnut Board (CWB). Working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the …
USDA’s Climate-Smart Initiative Celebrated by Industry Members
A new climate-smart initiative launched by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is being applauded by agricultural organizations. Announced last week, the program’s goal is to expand the deployment of …
District Court Allows R-CALF Lawsuit to Proceed
The U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled a lawsuit brought by independent ranchers who say the Beef Checkoff Program threatens their livelihood can go forward. The court’s opinion denied …