…ag groups emphasize the need for a thoughtful and sustainable approach to maintain crucial trade relations with China. A copy of the letter was also sent to the House Ways…
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
…to a changing climate and doing it in a sustainable way. Vilsack said from what he saw and heard at the conference, “There’s real interest in what the US is…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…panelists noted, that getting a certification just for the sake of being certified ultimately will not be workable. “I don’t think you’re going to be very sustainable if your purpose…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…sustainable and worker-friendly practices. The bill establishes a pilot program to gradually transition USDA practices, incorporating values-based evaluation criteria beyond cost considerations. Additionally, the legislation requires estimating greenhouse gas emissions…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…of planting cover crops as a Good Farming Practice in 2019. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has praised RMA’s decision to update the GFP definition. NSAC Policy Specialist Billy…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…The grant, part of CDFA’s Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program, aims to promote safer, sustainable pest control practices by incentivizing their use near sensitive habitats. This initiative aligns with…
Optimism in Christmas Tree Industry
…growing a real tree is a sustainable business,” O’Connor said. “That matches up with the values of this younger generation.” This is why Tim O’Connor says Christmas tree growers are…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…hundreds of family-owned farms during prolonged dry spells. The decision to update and raise the target underscores the farmers’ genuine commitment to a sustainable water future for the San Joaquin…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…underscores the significance of informed decision-making for farmers as they navigate the evolving trends and challenges within the industry. The data emphasizes the need for sustainable strategies and adaptability in…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…necessitating a modernized approach. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrated the extension, emphasizing its importance in sustaining key programs that aid farmers in accessing organic markets and agricultural education….
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…the same period last year. Tom Barnes, CEO of Category Partners, noted that the slight outpacing of organic produce volume over conventional produce reflects consumer interest in healthier and sustainable…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. Guided by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the DWR evaluates…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…direct hit to the livelihoods of thousands of American families,” CEO and President of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt said in a statement. “We’ve worked hard to build a sustainable…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA funding a CAPCA sustainable pest management project, muddy definitions in the Clean…