…the WOTUS rule, how the state is moving forward with alternatives to ag burning and the demand for pistachios is projected to keep up with the increase in production. Tune…
Week in Review: Economics of Ag Burning Alternatives & California Port Congestion
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. California ports are…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 07-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the costly process of transitioning away from ag burning,…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 07-22-21
…time and money, industry members continue to work with officials on ag burning, and organic sales hit a record of nearly $62 billion last year. Tune in to the show…
Transitioning from Ag Burning Will Be an Expensive Process
Industry members are working to prepare for the banning of ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley by 2025, which is expected to be an expensive process. A demonstration event…
Almond Update: Grower Incentives to Advance Almond Orchard 2025 Goals
…Open Burning Program. Each of the programs is aimed at addressing air quality issues and provide growers with different levels of funding. Kevin Greer with the Tehama Resource Conservation District…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-21-21
…level needed to address ag burning issues, the produce industry sounding the alarm over pallet shortage, and WAPA pressing the CA administration on the proposed mill assessment adjustment siting cost…
Budget Revision Puts Surplus to Good Use for Agriculture
…support alternatives to open agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. An additional $193 million will be provided for the FARMER Program over two years to replace older agricultural equipment….
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
…burning millions of acres, destroying ecosystems, and emitting millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide. Fifth-generation cattle producer from Butte County, Dave Daley testified before the subcommittee that a more…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…the state, with the August Complex fire burning more than one million acres. The increased severity of wildfires over the past several years has prompted lawmakers to seek federal assistance…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…for removing fine fuels from rangelands. However, some areas have been left unmanaged for so long grazing may need to be accompanied by practices such as prescribed burning. “I don’t…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 03-09-21
…ag burning in the San Joaquin Valley ending come 2025, and food safety measures welcomed as long as they don’t impede the process. Tune in to the show for these…
Week in Review: Snow and Water Levels Nowhere Near Average, Ag Burning to End
The latest snow survey highlighted the disparity in California snow levels between regions. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the…
Agricultural Burning in the San Joaquin Valley Officially Set to End in 2025
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to approve the plan to end agricultural burning in the San Joaquin Valley. CARB established January 1, 2025, as the absolute end date…