…the implementation of non-digester manure management practices. The aim is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California. The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
Consumers spent a record amount on food last year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Steve Buissinne from Pixabay New data from USDA’s Economic Research Service…
Partnership to Increase Competition in Food and Ag Sectors
…attorneys general will receive assistance from the USDA in addressing anticompetitive practices in the food and agriculture sectors. “By placing necessary resources where they are needed most and helping states…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…Agriculture Act provides resources specifically for women farmers and ranchers to level the playing field and work towards a fairer agriculture industry.” In 2019, women accounted for 26 percent of…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service to advance research and strengthen efforts to reduce the species’ population in the U.S. Peters talked about…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
The protest period for the proposed Sites Reservoir has been extended by the State Water Resources Control Board. Originally, the deadline for submitting protests against the project was August 1….
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…effort to promote the timely passage of the 2023 Farm Bill. The group has identified five core objectives for the campaign, which include food security, job creation, conservation, risk management,…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
Almond production is forecasted to reach 2.60 billion meat pounds, according to the 2023 California Almond Objective Measurement Report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service….
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…practices, increased awareness of pollinator conservation, and the development of innovative strategies to combat the various threats facing honeybees. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI
…producers improve their biosecurity,” she said. You can find the resources online at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/animalhealth/animal-disease-information/avian/defend-the-flock-program/defend-the-flock-program. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Resources for Preventing HPAI Sabrina Halvorson…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…board’s primary responsibility will be to provide recommendations and guidance to the CDFA secretary in combating broomrape effectively. “We want to gather the minds of the industry and the resources…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…on the workforce issues faced by ag producers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement…
Federal Funding to Support Automating the Strawberry Industry
…of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, has been awarded a grant of $1 million. This funding will be utilized to expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable…