…country. Concerns about the mandate center on the ability to move fresh produce in a timely manner, further complicating existing food supply chain issues. “DHS failed to provide proper notice…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…Dr. Beverly Wright of the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) to discuss a shared commitment between EPA and the City of New Orleans to work together on community-based…
WETA Program Application Window Extended to February 3
…through the new program. Supported activities include one-on-one assistance, on-site pump and irrigation system evaluations, and training in irrigation efficiency and nutrient management. Listen to the radio report below. WETA…
Blong Xiong to Lead USDA’s Farm Service Agency in California
…18, 2022. As the Executive Director for Asian Business Institute & Resource Center (ABIRC), and with over 20 years of community service, Xiong works with the Board to carry out…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…under the budget proposal. Technical assistance and drought relief for small farmers would also be provided through a $10 million investment. Funding would be provided to support mobile irrigation labs,…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
…that the industry was excited to congregate in person once again. The excitement for the event’s return to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center in Sacramento was clearly…
Multiple Rice Grower Events to Begin 2022
…of Education. The third meeting will be held at the Community Center at the Colusa County Fairgrounds beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25. Later in the day, another…
Working Relationships Help Fuel Product Development and Advancement
…a big ag innovation center. I took a tour with the Dean of Agriculture and was amazed. It’s a 10,000-acre campus. They have 4,200 ag students and the nanotechnology and…
Picking the Perfect Poinsettia that will Last Through the Holiday Season
…confuse the bracts for the poinsettia flower. You should check the center of the flower and look for the yellow color. The yellow indicates that the flower is nice and…
Almond Update: Being Thankful for Industry Resilience During Challenging Year
…to the newly renovated SAFE Credit Union Convention Center and will feature four educational tracks to keep industry members informed. “We’ll also be having keynote luncheon speakers. Then we’re bringing…
California to Receive More Than $5.5 Million for Conservation Projects
…and Structural Resilience in Almond Systems (California) University of California, Davis, will incentivize almond growers to adopt deep root irrigation, pressure compensated subsurface drip irrigation and Hybrid Pb. Hybrid Pb…
Virtual 2022 Statewide Pistachio Day Registration Available
…the Industry address from the Pistachio Research Board. That will be followed by presentations on remote sensing tools for irrigation management, the function and use of plant biostimulants, and water…
USDA Emphasizes Commitment to Climate at COP26
…center of global solutions to climate change. Vilsack says, “Climate change is happening. It threatens to disrupt our food systems, worsen food insecurity, and negatively impact the livelihoods of our…
USDA Providing $1.8 Billion in Producer Payments Through ARC and PLC
…$32.5 billion since they were authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Producers are being encouraged to contact their local USDA Service Center for information about enrolling or making changes for…