The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
This week, Sabrina reported on a proposed amendment to the ag appropriations bill. The amendment states that none of the funds made available by the bill may be used to…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
Three groundwater sustainability agencies will be receiving funding through the second phase of LandFlex. Similar to the development of the overall Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, the plans for implementation will…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…notes the legislation addresses critical industry concerns. The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to mitigate barriers that specialty crop growers encounter related to conservation programs. Adjusted gross…
Record-Setting Grassland Conservation Reserve Program Signup
…future signups or to implement existing and new Conservation Reserve Enhancement Partnership (CREP) agreements in 2024,” said Zach Ducheneaux, administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Signups for Grassland CRP…
Almond Update: ‘Connecting the Dots’ at This Year’s Almond Conference
…later that day. A general session will kick off December 6, with breakout sessions and tradeshow time throughout the day. The gala dinner will once again be taking place on…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
The Department of Water Resources has awarded nearly $17 million through its LandFlex Program. Three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) will be receiving the funding through the second phase of the…
Punjabi American Growers Seek Almond Board Reform
…the nut industry as a whole. PAGG is calling for ABC to “register all brokers and traders that trade more than a threshold amount and require them to report their…
Organic Dairy Producers Still Have Time to Apply for New Assistance Program
…hardships in the organic dairy industry. This assistance will help keep organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. Through USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), $104 million…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…identify and address anticompetitive and anti-consumer behavior, in partnership with federal authorities, through these cooperative agreements we can ensure a more robust and competitive agricultural sector,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-20-23
…to take a chance on speculative activity, details on the proposed indoor heat standard, and some environmental benefits of precision agriculture. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences “It’s about the economy and about jobs, and it’s important for us to make sure that we’re dealing with an invasive past that is…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…Francisco State University Lam School of Business. Having held global executive positions, Turner also possesses a deep understanding of the cultural and trade dynamics between different nations. She pursued international…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
The protest period for the proposed Sites Reservoir has been extended by the State Water Resources Control Board. Originally, the deadline for submitting protests against the project was August 1….
