…changes as a “transformative vision” to better protect public health. Part of the changes includes a substantial reform of the Human Foods Program. Functions of the Center for Food Safety…
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
…treat for the coming year.” The summit will also include a panel focused on precision technology for better management of pest issues. A variety of technologies, services, and products will…
Study Shows Rotational Grazing Adoption Varies by Region
…could include varying forage types, which may respond better to rotational grazing than others, and differing climates. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Rotational Grazing Adoption…
California Snowpack Already Well Above April 1 Average
…snow over the next two months, California’s water supplies are in a much better position than this time last year. “We’re actually currently outpacing 1982-1983 which is the wettest year…
Almond Matters: Educational Meetings Help to Inform Growers and Developers
…was an opportunity for growers and Pest Control Advisors to ask questions specific to their operation, to get a better understanding of the tools available for crop protection. “Understanding…
Two Top Ag and Food Safety Officials Stepping Down
…structure which “significantly impaired the FDA’s ability to operate as an integrated food team and protect the public.” Yiannas suggested that FDA could better protect the American public with “a…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
Even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation among cotton growers. While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
Congressional efforts to address supply chain shortfalls continue with the recent introduction of the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. U.S. Representatives Dusty Johnson and…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election on the Horizon
…almonds make life better by what we grow and how we grow,” said Hillman. The Board represents the interests of more than 7,600 growers and approximately 100 handlers throughout California….
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act. NCBA has filed a Notice of Intent to sue the Department of the Interior and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It’s…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Seana Day, Partner with Culterra Capital and Venture Partner with Better Food Ventures, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace…
Tempered Expectations for Cotton Plantings Despite Improved Water Outlook
…of the good prices for cotton. Now even with a better start to the water year, there is still a bit of trepidation in the industry. President and CEO of…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
New Organic Rules Finally Released by USDA
…said in a statement. “The Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule is the biggest update to the organic regulations since the original Act in 1990, providing a significant increase in oversight and…