…industry has made in a recent conference with reporters. Data collection as part of ABC’s California Almond Stewardship Platform has helped to quantify the environmental impact of almonds. Turner noted…
FARMER Act Introduced to Help Agriculture and Beyond
…insurance more affordable and work better when you have large counties in your state.” Hoeven says the FARMER Act is better for taxpayers, too. “We talked about a farm bill…
Almond Matters: Rotating Fungicides in Disease Management Programs
…time to put on a fungicide.” In managing diseases, Burkdoll explains the significance of understanding fungicide properties and their modes of action. Some fungicides offer systemic protection, while others act…
Climate Change and Farming
Photo by Harry Cunningham on Unsplash The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health (MSCCH) brought together health, climate and food security experts to discuss how to better support food…
Delta-Mendota Canal Floating Solar Project Receives $15 Million
…Calimlim Touton said in a press release. “These projects will help inform similar projects to better understand their impacts and make that information publicly available so that we can all…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…we do to prevent it? A. It’s important so that you’re rotating the chemistries. If you do consecutive applications with the same group, you can actually have a the disease…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…better reach underserved producers.” These partnerships aim to address barriers to accessing grazing assistance, prioritize local resource concerns, promote climate-smart agriculture, and incorporate Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge where applicable. GLCI…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
The Farm Transition Act of 2024 proposes the reauthorization of the Commission on Farm Transitions to address the forthcoming transfer of over 370 million acres of farmland in the United…
California Ag Leaders Back from South Korea Trade Mission
…consumer-packaged goods like condiments and sauces were also on the list. “At USDA, we are really focused on market diversification and opening doors, helping build relationships for U.S. food and…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…was one of the worst years on record for California cotton acreage. Prices were particularly challenging last year, but there is optimism for 2024 being a better year for cotton….
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
Water allocations have been increased for both the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project. Recent developments in both Colombia and India have set the stage for better trade…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…in our seed patent system and enforcing the disclosure laws on the books as we deliver more and better choices for farmers,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-29-24
…Act compliance, and questions about California’s indoor heat illness standard. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…Referring to fungicides, they’re called the Fungicide Resistant Action Committee to kind of differentiate the different groups of fungicides and the mode of actions when you’re targeting these diseases. The…