The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says in order to conform to the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Sackett v. EPA case, it and the U.S. Department of the Army are…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…severe year for INSV infections, the virus remains a substantial threat. In 2020 alone INSV caused $100 million in losses. The efforts underway at UC Davis to address the impact…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…Despite some tumultuous environmental factors, the industry appears poised for a good season. CAC reports that there has not been any crop damage related to the Ojai earthquake. However, the…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…specialty crop products. The Regents of the University of California, Riverside will use a grant of $487,077 to expand market opportunities for California avocados. Projects to enhance environmental stewardship and…
Week in Review: Storm Impacts on Agriculture & Optimism for California Walnuts
…mill fee. The FARM Act would increase the U.S. agriculture industry’s role on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. which oversees the foreign investment and acquisition of American…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
Things are heating up over the EATS Act. Supporters of the bill say the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would prevent states from regulating farmers and ranchers nationwide. But…
More Senators Support AM in Every Vehicle Act
…Act, S1669, continues to gain momentum with an additional eight senators signing on as cosponsors before the August break. That brings it to 27 cosponsors, including 14 Republicans, 12 Democrats,…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…Merkley have introduced the Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act. The legislation seeks to make adjustments to the NRCS Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations program known as “PL-566.” The proposed legislation…
USDA Publishes Child Nutrition Program Integrity Final Rule
…Food Program, that have already been in place. The provisions streamline processes, provide additional resources, and increase accountability. The rule also allows for more efficient use of state agency resources…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
Things are heating up over the EATS Act. Supporters of the bill say the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act would prevent states from regulating farmers and ranchers nationwide. “The…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-24-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the two sides of the EATS Act, the ABC’s newest campaign to target…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…be taking the position with more than 30 years of experience, having held multiple positions in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Priority areas that Jones will be addressing through the…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…provided effective temperature regulation and sun protection, resulting in even growth with minimal sunburn. Despite prior challenges that led to some growers removing orchards, the industry still maintains substantial production…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…such as raisins and almonds, as in a normal year,” Jacobsen explained. “They were probably able to sustain the rains better simply because they were on the vine or tree…
