…the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of the Army on December 30. In a joint news release, the agencies note that the rule will “strengthen fundamental…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…Agriculture this November. A paper questionnaire will follow in December. Taken once every five years, the Census of Agriculture is the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every…
California Chill Report: Dynamic Model A ‘Safer Bet’ for Measuring Chill
…when that heat follows an experience of cold,” said Jarvis-Shean. As of December 28, the UC Davis Chill Calculator indicates that the Shafter CIMIS station has registered 35.2 portions under…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-26-22
…the omnibus bill, the next steps with US-Mexico GMO corn, and strengthening organic enforcement with a major holistic update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate before the December 24 deadline. The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 is being heralded by some for several provisions that…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
…in December have continued to add to the amount of chill the trees are receiving. As of December 21, the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows that the CIMIS station in…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…meal* to Feeding America through their “One Case, One Meal,” campaign ending on December 31, 2022. The Fresh Market. From November 28 through December 27, 2022, guests at all 160…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives on December 8. The bill was passed in the U.S. Senate earlier this week by…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…supplies.” Public comments on the LandFlex program will be accepted through December 29. DWR will also be hosting an Applicant Workshop on January 19, 2023, for those interested in applying…
Vilsack Keeps Up Pressure on Mexico Over GMO Corn Ban
…same message the Secretary delivered earlier to Mexico’s president. Vilsack said he hopes we continue to see corn that’s produced in the United States go to Mexico, and to see…
Almond Update: Great Experience and Attendance at TAC 2022
…maybe went to a session and wanted to reference some of those slides we will have those posted to our Almonds.com/conference page in the very near future,” Bailey noted. Even…
California Chill Report: Understanding Chill Accumulation
…model. So that mild cool, but not all the way cold, still counts for something,” said Jarvis-Shean. As of December 13, the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows that the CIMIS…
Winter Storm Brings Rain and Snow, But Drought Concerns Remain
…Brad Rippey. “That number is more than twice the mid-December normal and it’s just a little over 40 percent of what you would expect to see during an entire October…
