…California Department of Food and Agriculture. The program has been designed to help bring GSAs into early compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The Madera County GSA was…
FACA Farm Bill Priorities Heralded by Industry Members
…30-page document. Several member organizations have celebrated the release of the policy recommendations and are eager to engage with lawmakers. “Despite a pandemic, severe weather, volatile markets and rising costs,…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
…education has long been a commitment for Culver’s – especially during National FFA Week (Feb. 18-25). This year, in its ninth annual FFA Essay Contest, the national restaurant chain is…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…LaMalfa also spoke about the water challenges in the Sacramento Valley during the press conference. Noting his background as a rice farmer in the Butte County area, LaMalfa said the…
Officials Respond to Confirmed ACP Discovery in Sonoma
Adult Asian citrus psyllid on a citrus leaf. USDA/ARS Photo by David Hall Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) has been confirmed in Sonoma Valley. Local officials with the Sonoma County Department…
John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA
…continue to see the potential leaders in each one of our members and advisors.” FFA will also be raising funds during Give FFA Day on Thursday, February 23. A donation…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…a proposed rule that would change the pesticide Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the 2015 Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). In 2015, EPA made significant changes to the…
Speaker McCarthy Emphasizes Importance of Farmers at 2023 World Ag Expo
…Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties as giving him particular reverence for the work of farmers and ranchers. Speaker McCarthy spoke of the vital importance of farmers and their role in…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…expand access to financial and technical assistance for producers to advance conservation on their farm, ranch or forest land. (USDA-NRCS/NEW ORLEANS, LA/Feb. 13, 2023) — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Kings, Lake, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, eight U.S. Senators are requesting that the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-10-23
…a promising market for US ag products, and how Monterey County production delays are impacting some but not all producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Planting Delays in Monterey County Due to Flood Damage
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. Multiple storms brought a tremendous amount of rainfall to the area, flooding a significant amount…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
…Pesticide Regulation was piloted in Stanislaus County and shows promise. The tool connects growers with their neighbors to encourage more coordinated use of mating disruption on a wider scale. “If…
