…key factor in the proposals is addressing the time-consuming process related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Legal challenges under CEQA would be limited to 270 to achieve a…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
…when you consider it.” Wet and cold weather that lasted well into April was one of the challenges growers were facing this year. Planting Pima cotton past the middle of…
Ag Groups Say Secure the Border Act Falls Short of Necessary Labor Reform
…that the Secure the Border Act, as drafted, would “decimate” the current ag workforce. AWC supports efforts to address labor challenges but says other reforms are necessary before a requirement…
Broad Coalition Forms LIBERTY Campaign, Calling for Immigration Reform
…option. The failure to enact reforms will deepen these current crises,” the letter states. “For too long, congressional efforts to confront America’s immigration challenges have stalled. Attempts to address these…
Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Enrollment Applications
…pollinated crops. Enrollment also requires that participants plant a minimum of four acres of cover crops. Shipping for the Seeds for Bees program is free. However, successful enrollees within 50…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the potential challenges with rushed rice planting, producers spending nearly half of a…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…the agency’s work in advancing agricultural research, education, and extension to solve societal challenges. Dr. Misra will start his new role on Monday, May 8, 2023. “Dr. Misra is an…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…connecting climate change mitigation and soil health practices to organic production in 2023. Next year the program will focus on research for addressing challenges for organic production and transitioning to…
Taylor Leads USDA Trade Mission to the Netherlands
…officials and industry groups to discuss trade issues and the challenges related to climate change, retail promotions featuring U.S. products, and visits to the Food Innovation Academy training center and…
West Coast Port Labor Disagreements Pose Long-Term Risk
…Director Peter Friedman said the trend began decades ago, but disruption on West Coast terminals is exacerbating the issue. There is uneasiness as to what the shipping disturbances could mean…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…own set of challenges. “Some of the farm ground that is designated to service the dairy industry, that would be their silage and alfalfa crops, may be impacted for two…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers upskilling the current ag workforce, West Coast port labor challenges, USDA investing in…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
…challenges of organic transition.” Direct Farmer Assistance NRCS will dedicate $70 million to assist producers with a new organic management standard under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS…
March Storm Damage Continues to be Assessed in Monterey County
…brought additional challenges. “A lot of the damage from January took place along the Salinas Valley, primarily in southern Monterey County,” Hidalgo explained. “We estimated at that time, $236…