…Maddox Dairy can also serve a purpose beyond addressing environmental concerns. As interest increases in sustainably produced products, it can make American products more attractive in the marketplace. “This will…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…for the near-term operation of Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams until 2026. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement is part of the ongoing, collaborative effort to update the operating guidelines. The…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…Agricultural Systems Management. “My biggest fear going into college was not being able to afford it. This scholarship lifted a huge weight off of my shoulders,” she said. The Tractor…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…winters like we just had for use during the dry years that we know will return,” said California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot. “The environmental review that has just been…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been expanding multiple quarantine boundaries over the past several weeks. One of the latest expansions is for Huanglongbing (HLB). Following the…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…citrus industry. The goal of the project is to quantify the environmental impacts and benefits of citrus production, covering everything from water and electricity usage to grove management practices and…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
…Honorary American FFA Degree.” Vilsack said today’s youth are the ones who will create tomorrow’s food systems. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Agriculture Secretary Speaks…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
…specialty crops to be further addressed in the Farm Bill, state funding for fairgrounds, and details on the Organic Grower Summit. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Rebates Approach Offers Viable Solution for Addressing Groundwater Challenges
…program can be implemented successfully. The Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency oversees the program, landowners facilitate projects, and a third-party certifier helps assess and monitor the projects. Over 25 years,…
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…food choices, demonstrating the continued vitality of the organic industry. During the third quarter of this year, 15 out of the top 20 organic fresh produce categories saw increased dollar…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…these plans based on scientific merit and their potential to achieve sustainability goals. The agency will continue to support GSP development, providing technical and financial assistance, along with a robust…
Christmas Tree Cutting in National Forests
…so when you purchase a permit, oftentimes through recreation.gov or even on the local forest web page, you’ll see special cutting areas. And so, forest health experts have identified those areas that…
Navel Orange Forecast Shows Promise for California Farmers
…year. The figures from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) were derived from comprehensive data gathered during the 2023–24 navel orange objective measurement survey conducted between June 19…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…two tracks concurrently increasing our efficiencies in application and payment processing while ensuring equitable program delivery,” USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “We…
