…energy draw from millions of EVs, especially with ambitious goals to go fully electric by 2030. The conversation also touches upon alternative energy sources like natural gas and nuclear energy,…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…in the short term. Global fertilizer supplies have been under pressure for months. European production is down due to gas shortages, while China and Iran have restricted exports, further tightening…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…significant cabinet positions in President Trump’s administration, focusing on former representative Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA. They delve into Zeldin’s stance on oil, gas, and biofuels, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-22-25
…to birthright citizenship laws The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and discussions on control of the Panama Canal National energy emergency declaration and plans to maximize oil and gas…
American Agriculture History Minute: What State is the Grass Seed Capital of the World?
…potatoes. Greenhouse and nursery stock is Oregon’s highest earning commodity in fact, value over $1.5 billion annually. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of biofuel…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-20-25
…as no-till, strip-till, and cover crops to reduce carbon emissions. They also explore the introduction of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and the required infrastructure. Former Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack’s comments…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Bill period. Environmental impacts are also at stake, as CO2 emissions could increase by over 33 million tons annually, and past investments in cover cropping might be undermined. For more…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week’s Almond…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…from the air, just with the trees in the ground right now,” she said. This amount is equivalent to the emissions of all passenger cars in Oregon, California, Washington, and…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
…documents. Additionally, the EPA formally approved amendments to the “Valley Incentive Measure,” which credits farmers for replacing older equipment with cleaner alternatives. The updated SIP recognizes emissions reductions achieved through…
COP29 Wraps Up with Mixed Outcomes and Lingering Disputes
…for reducing emissions. This development, celebrated by delegates, operationalizes cooperative strategies long in the making. The conference set a new climate finance goal of at least $300 billion per year…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…hurdles, McGlothlin highlighted the industry’s commitment to reducing emissions. During the session, the Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA Region 9 acknowledged the Valley’s success in meeting air quality standards….