…$500,000, or 35 percent. Small and medium-sized organic operations had previously been held to the same 35 percent limit to expansion as conventional producers. Certified organic producers and those transitioning…
EATS Act Introduced to Block California Animal Confinement Rules
…regulate farming and ranching in their jurisdiction. However, the legislation would make hindering trade from other states illegal. OTHER EFFORTS TO BLOCK PROP 12 THWARTED Industry groups have continually been…
National Awareness Increases on Ag’s Role in Mitigating Effects of Climate Change
…that there has been more emphasis placed on agriculture at the national level. Ross said that national stories of California wildfires and drought, and stories of increasing frequency and severity…
Industry Members Meet to Discuss the Future of Skilled Labor in Ag
…Increased investment in agricultural technology is quickly pushing the educational requirements of the farming workforce higher. “The missing piece in that discussion has been, who’s going to work the machines?…
Almond Update: New Cover Crop BMPs Available for Growers
A new resource has been made available for growers, focused on the use of cover crops in almond orchards. The new Best Management Practices (BMPs) guide provides a thorough look…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
Liquid Propane prices in the U.S. could be heading higher based on current supply/demand factors. A Successful Farming article says that could mean higher corn drying costs for farmers this…
Infrastructure Bill to Improve Broadband Access with $65 Billion in Support
…Americans are going without high-speed broadband internet. With farming technology continuing to advance, the importance of high-speed internet access becomes critical. Farmers and ranchers routinely adapt to new production practices…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. The new position of Director of Sustainability has been…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…$50 million in one-time funding from the General Fund to further CDFA’s implementation of the HSP. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will be accepting public feedback on the…
New Directors of Almond Board of California Begin Their Terms
…board has five new alternates: Brandon Rebeiro, an independent grower from Gold Leaf Farming in Modesto. Chris Bettencourt, an independent grower from Westley. Kent Stenderup, a co-op grower from Stenderup…
Research Grants Available from Organic Farming Research Foundation
The 2021 Research Grant cycle from the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) is officially underway. OFRF will be accepting Letters of Intent through Friday, August 20 as the first part…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…CEO of NCFC, Chuck Conner said in a press release. “Increasing conservation funding for climate-friendly farming practices is essential to giving them the tools they need to do that and…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…the event. Secretary Vilsack stated that “the time has come for the Farmworker Modernization Act to pass”. He referenced the need to provide stability not only for farming operations but…
Nearly $17 Million Being Made Available Through USDA’s 2501 Program
…can use the funding support for education, training, farming demonstrations, and conferences on farming and agribusiness. The grant funding is also used to help increase access to USDA’s programs and…