…culinary arts and agriculture. “It makes sense for those that grow the food to be able to help teach the ones that help prepare the food. I see it educating,…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a draft white paper in support of its Vulnerable Species Pilot program. EPA identified mitigation measures for 27 species that are considered vulnerable…
Almond Update: Almond Conference Registration Opening Soon
…almonds.com/conference and you just click the registration tab and that will take you directly to the page to register. Once again, the conference is free for all attendees,” Bailey noted….
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-09-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the EPA’s clarification on the Right to Repair issue, organic fresh produce sales…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…and support the San Joaquin Valley.” Approval of the Westside GSP should serve as an important step for achieving long-term water security for the area’s nearly 700 family-owned farms. The…
Executive Order Expedites Levee Repair and Prepares for the Next Wet Season
…regulations, and criteria specified in existing orders. These suspensions will still need to adhere to designated environmental and resource protection requirements. The order emphasizes its dedication to environmental preservation by…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
The Clean Air Act (CCA) does not prevent farmers and independent businesses from making repairs to farming equipment. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan made that clear in a…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Canadian Import Requirements for Romaine Returning This Fall
Canada will once again be implementing additional import requirements for romaine lettuce from the Salinas Valley region. The additional requirements implemented by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will be…
Almond Update: After Thorough Search Process, ABC Excited for New CEO to Get Up to Speed
…search parameters were for an individual that had experience with strategic leadership, with an emphasis on marketing and developing global demand. “The stars sort of aligned for us. We knew…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and to plant species that will improve the environmental health and quality of the land. “Grassland CRP is a pretty cool program. It is…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…our offices,” said John Berge, Acting Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs at the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “So, we extended it to August 11. We initially opened it up on…
Nearly 80 Square Mile Quarantine Enacted in Response to Tau Fruit Fly Detection
COURTESY: CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE A quarantine has been put in place in an area of Los Angeles County due to a Tau fruit fly detection. The California…
Biotechnology Organization Lists Farm Bill Priorities
…the next Farm Bill offers opportunities to invest in long-term food security, climate resiliency, and growing the national bio-economy. The group has submitted recommendations to the agriculture committees in both…
