…levels are having a positive impact on California ag products. As income levels rise, the food choices of consumers begin to change to favor more fresh produce, animal protein, and…
USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs for Organic Certification
…all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry…
Health Bite: Comparing Milk and Alternatives
…and therefore almond products, like milk, demonized because the crop requires a lot of water. Then again, cows have been thrown under the bus for their contribution to climate change….
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
…can change through harvest, ABC also recommends adjusting ground speed appropriately. Reducing the speed of pickup equipment from 3 MPH to 1.5 MPH can reduce dust by half. Growers can…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…top two crops. Settevendemie said that although some ranks may change from year to year, it is typical for the same commodities to make up the top ten. With solid…
Health Bite: Diet Myths
…I want to debunk today is that plant-based is healthier than animal-based. This is the hottest debate right now, with people arguing about sustainability, climate change, chronic disease risk, animal…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…groups and farmers to expand the impact of climate-smart programs. “America’s farmer co-ops and their producer-owners stand ready to help address the global challenge posed by climate change,” President and…
Week in Review: ‘Unprecedented’ Water Curtailments, Winegrape Rebound, Another Change to WOTUS
The State Water Resources Control Board has passed emergency water curtailments for the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta watershed. The impact of COVID may have turned things around for the winegrape market…
Producers Receive More Flexibility for Prevented Planting Payment
…good for agriculture and promotes climate smart agricultural practices. We are glad we can better support producers who use cover crops.” Listen to the radio report below. Producers Receive More…
Protein PACT Initiative Launched by Animal Agriculture Groups
A new initiative known as the Protein PACT has been launched by a group of 12 animal agriculture organizations. The Protein PACT for the People, Animals, and Climate of Tomorrow…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-21-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering $90 million for CDFA climate-smart ag programs, the push…
Efforts to Understand Nutrient Composition of Vacuumed Manure
…explained. “Is there more water being introduced into the system? Are the animals spending more time on the concrete versus out in the pens? And does that change what the…
Determination Finally Issued for QIP Referendum After Close Vote
…United Dairies (WUD), Anja Raudabaugh said that the vote was exceptionally close. “The referendum to amend the quota program failed. So those voting in favor, trying to change the quota…
Agriculture Funding Bill Adds Nearly $3 Billion in Support
…with almost $1.9 billion. Nearly $350 million would be directed toward climate change mitigation efforts. USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service would be provided with more than $1.1 billion in…