…the Office of Pesticide Consultation and Analysis. OPCA is a program under CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation. In a news release, CDFA Secretary Karen Ross stated, “We’re offering this…
Water Funding in Latest Budget Proposal: ‘Band-Aids at Best’
…opposition to new water storage projects. “The fact is they don’t want farming in California. I’ve been resistant to say that over the years, but it’s very clear what their…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
Small and very small farming operations are still eligible for On Farm Readiness Reviews (OFRR). Personnel from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will provide guidance pertaining to…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…filling the gaps in previous COVID-19 assistance coverage. An emphasis has been placed on providing support for underserved communities and small and mid-sized farming operations. “We have an opportunity to…
Almond Matters: Lack of Rain Affecting Preemergent Efficacy
…to do clean up to keep weeds at bay, to keep them down to a level that doesn’t interfere with your farming.” Listen to the report below. Sponsored Content Fungicide…
Agricultural Scholarships Available from California Citrus Mutual
…provide the ladders of opportunity are just absolutely critical,” said Creamer. “Farming is a tough business and really the skills and expertise needed now and in future generations are only…
Several Factors Contributing to Wider Adoption of Agtech Innovation
…Agricultural education is helping prepare the next generation of farmers and ranchers to incorporate smarter farming tools in their operations. While the number of ag students falls short of the…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…environmentally sound farming practices, and keeping farmers on the land.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
…The purpose of the support is to assist small and underserved farmers impacted by the pandemic to gain access to recovery resources. Multiple lawmakers have been enthusiastic about including farming…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…“While highways and bridges are front and center in the administration’s proposal, federal investments in water storage and conveyance present an opportunity to strengthen our farming and rural communities while…
Supreme Court to Decide Union Access Rules for California Farms
…case are approaching the issue on a larger scale. The plaintiffs assert that requiring farming operations to allow access to the public is a violation of the Fifth Amendment. The…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…our food and farming systems to be more equitable for all Californians, while protecting our environment and our farmlands, so California’s agricultural industry can remain competitive for many decades to…
Understanding the California Water Futures Market
…stake in the cost of water and want to participate in the market are called hedgers. In a farming scenario, a producer would “hedge” their financial risk by locking in…