Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. A proposed measure in Sonoma County would eliminate animal agriculture in the …
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed the presence of Huanglongbing (HLB) in five trees in San Diego County. The HLB-positive trees were found in a residential …
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
Input is being sought on how California should define “regenerative agriculture” and how it relates to state programs. The California Department of Food and Agriculture, in collaboration with State Board …
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
Several projects to address livestock emissions in the state have received funding support from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A total of nearly $35 million has been …
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
The U.S. lost its latest challenge against Canadian dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. U.S. dairy organizations along with elected officials and ag leaders …
Table Grape Industry Raises Concern Over Chilean Proposal
The California Table Grape Commission supports a decision from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to temporarily halt regulatory work on Chile’s proposed table grape systems approach. Commission President, Kathleen …
NCGA, BASF Announce 16th Annual Scholarship Program
A scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students who are passionate about agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) and BASF have partnered for …
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
A recent report shows that California’s almond acreage experienced a substantial drop for the second consecutive year. In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly …
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
A recent ruling by a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel on November 24 has issued a disappointing decision for the U.S. dairy industry. The ruling allows Canada to maintain restrictions …
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
In a recent report delivered by Land IQ to the Almond Board of California (ABC), it has been unveiled that California’s almond acreage faced a substantial drop for the second …
Week in Review: Bad Year for Powdery Mildew & Red Tape Reduced on Sites Reservoir
It was the worst year in recent memory for powdery mildew. The Sites Reservoir Project has been certified by Governor Gavin Newsom as being an eligible project under Senate Bill …
One of the Worst Powdery Mildew Years in Recent Memory
Grape growers had a challenging season dealing with powdery mildew issues. BASF Technical Service Representative, Kevin Caffrey said it was one of the worst years in recent history. A major …
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is seeking comment on a proposal for a statewide system to inform the public about planned applications of restricted material pesticides. The regulation …
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has determined that California’s glyphosate warning is unconstitutional. The ruling comes from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. California’s Proposition 65 requires warning …