…California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). “The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap recognizes how the management of pest pressures is strongly interconnected with resilient farms…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
Back in November of 2022, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed sweeping changes to parameters for rodenticide use. A 75-day public comment that was subsequently opened will close on…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…for shippers to move products across the U.S.” Some of the provisions of the legislation include allowing truck drivers to apply for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grants and streamlining…
California Chill Report: Working to Refine Chill Modeling
…like to integrate some new environmental parameter to be more precise in estimating the real temperature that the tree and the buds are feeling during these warm and sunny days…
Time Running Out to Apply for 2022 Food Safety Certification Assistance
…for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs through January 31. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making up to $200 million available to eligible producers through the program….
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…inside the species’ range will be subject to a punitive degree of civil and criminal penalties for incidental take of the bird. “This 4(d) rule would allow environmental activist groups…
Additional Dairy Assistance Coming From USDA
…a series of unique challenges in recent years. Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the program will provide financial support to cover a portion of producers’ estimated marketing costs…
Interview with Congressman John Duarte
…stepped into the spotlight several years ago when he took on the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers over their Waters of the U.S. rule, under which he was cited…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-17-23
…to address years of salt accumulation in soils, a Voices of the Valley episode, and the opportunity for ag business connection and innovation at the World Ag Expo. Tune in…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Deb Haaland, and California Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency Wade Crowfoot, Congressman Costa outlines strategies to help California take advantage of the above-average rainfall. Congressman Costa is calling for…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…stable environmental conditions, gives more predictability to the condition of the colonies when they come out,” said Hopkins. “So, as long as the bees are in good shape, they’re healthy,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the unfortunate costs of runner removal in strawberries helping to push innovation, working…
