…and listen. That might preclude you from certain diets, but it’s fine. A third point to consider is sustainability. How long can you see yourself eating this way? If it’s…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
…is an effort to improve sustainability efforts across the animal protein sector. Some of the partner organizations include the North American Meat Institute (NAMI), Animal Agriculture Alliance, IFeeder, National Pork…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-15-21
…Dairies implementing a new sustainability initiative, and how the industry is addressing ag labor challenges with robotics. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more….
Latest Developments with Proposition 1 Grant Programs
…provided for a Groundwater Sustainability Program. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has selected 28 projects to receive funding for ecosystem restoration and protection projects. “We need to…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 06-14-21
…producers, the first assessments of the initial groundwater sustainability plans released by the DWR and despite the drop in cherry export volume in 2020 the value increased. Tune in to…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) have been released by the California Department of Water Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting to hit a record for…
First Assessments of Groundwater Sustainability Plans Released by DWR
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans have been released by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). In lieu of waiting until the end of the two-year review period,…
Pesticide Events to Keep an Eye Out For
…state achieve environmental stewardship and agricultural sustainability goals.” Conference details can be found at cdfa.ca.gov/oefi/opca/conference.html Growers should also be remain vigilant for people trespassing on to Central Valley farms during or…
Groups Call for Technical Assistance Funding for Farm and Food Businesses
…sustainability. A similar letter signed by 50 members of Congress was also sent in support of funding for farm and food system businesses. “The pandemic has underscored the need to…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…quality. The research investment is aimed at increasing the value of agricultural production while also increasing farm profitability and sustainability. Multiple projects from UC Davis have received grant funding, including…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…as efficiently and as effectively as possible for an investment in agriculture’s ongoing sustainability and resilience.” California currently has a projected surplus of $76 billion. The May Revise budget proposal…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
The THRIVE | Bayer Sustainability Challenge looks to support the development of viable agricultural technologies to make the industry more sustainable. There are two individual tracks for the overall challenge….
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…environmental sustainability,” Westlands Water District general manager Tom Birmingham said in a press release. “We applaud Governor Newsom’s action to mitigate the impacts of a second year of drought in…