…plan. Devol highlighted several considerations growers and orchard managers should keep in mind when looking at their irrigation systems. “Are the filters clean? Do you need to clean the screens?…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
…on the following topics to form their Farm Bill conversations including, agriculture research, animal disease, conservation and climate resiliency, cyber security, food safety, hemp, invasive species, local food systems, Specialty…
Farm Groups Oppose Court’s Grey Wolf Decision
…ESA in 1974, the gray wolf population has seen tremendous recovery, exceeding recovery goals by 300 percent. NCBA and PLC say they plan to continue to fight for science-based decisions…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
…Produce Safety, shares the steps needed to 1) build a safe space to speak about food safety experiences; 2) be a resource for the industry when it comes to sensitive…
Agronomic Minute: New Integrated Program to Help Improve Production
…to reduce residue issues, as well as increase plant health and yield. UPL Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said that the program takes a comprehensive look at…
Week in Review: Dry January Tough for Snowpack & Port of Oakland to Improve Operations
…U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of Oakland to speed up agricultural exports. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to…
Port of Oakland Plan Aims to Quicken Ag Exports
Ships at the Port of Oakland Photo by Guillaume Merle on Unsplash U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Monday announced a plan for the Port of…
RMA Extends Crop Insurance Flexibilities to June Due to COVID-19
…premium support for producers who planted cover crops on 12.2 million acres through the new Pandemic Cover Crop Program. Also, USDA’s Pandemic Assistance for Producers has provided additional support for producers by…
Week in Review: SWP Allocations Increased and Production Costs Outpacing Winegrape Prices
…commercial coverage for farmers and ranchers will become available through the California FAIR Plan. The Environmental Protection Agency’s pesticide registration decisions are under scrutiny by a team of Republican senators….
Almond Matters: Maximizing the Potential of Upcoming Bloom Period
…a prolonged bloom period. However, if temperatures heat up, growers could see a rapid bloom season similar to the one that was seen a few years ago. Burkdoll noted that…
Court Issues a Stay of Enforcement for Proposition 12 Provisions
…food safety, but it fails to accomplish either of those goals.” Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management…
EPA Announces Stricter Pollution Enforcement
…as a permit for a proposed Formosa plant expansion is considered. This will ensure a stronger understanding of impacts this plant may have on communities. Considerations will include evaluating reasonable…
EPA Seeks Comment on Revisions to Pesticide Crop Groupings
…are also purportedly aimed at enhancing EPA’s ability to conduct food safety evaluations for tolerance-setting purposes. EPA is also seeking to promote global harmonization of food safety standards through the…
New Coverage Options Under California FAIR Plan Begin February 1
…Plan of Operations for the FAIR Plan were made in November 2021, doubling coverage limits for protection programs. Coverage limits had previously remained largely unchanged for more than 20 years….