…initiatives to address climate change, supporting voluntary, incentive-based conservation efforts will play a significant role. Technical assistance provided by NRCS helps with the continued expansion of conservation programs in U.S….
Conservation Easements Reach Milestone of Five Million Acres
…climate change. The preservation and restoration of grasslands, wetlands, farmlands, and forests can be combined with other climate-smart management practices. USDA has refocused its efforts under the Biden-Harris Administration to…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…press release. This year’s 2021 statewide grower referendum was primarily a commercial producer vote because of the change. The amendment didn’t seem to affect the results however as the California Avocado…
AB 125 Receiving Support from Multiple Farm Groups
…Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act was introduced by Assemblymember Robert Rivas. Sponsors of the bill include American Farmland Trust (AFT), the Center…
Ag Groups Largely Support $2 Trillion Infrastructure Package
…build resilience to climate change, and hasten economic recovery. In the coming weeks and months, we look forward to reviewing the plan and subsequent legislation in greater detail, including the…
Federal Agencies Asked to Address California Wildfire Problems
…which increasingly intense wildfires wreak havoc during a nearly year-round fire season,” the letter states. “Because the federal government owns 57% of the forest land in California, and climate change…
Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress
…the capacity to be more resilient to issues of climate change. Listen to the radio report below. Gene Discovery Potential to Make Peaches More Resilient to Stress About the Author…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…years now, the mill has been capped at 2.1 cents or 21 mils.” According to Dolcini, this proposal seeks to change the way the mill is assessed, going from a…
CalResilient Campaign to Promote Solutions to Mitigate Wildfire Risk
…is really about trying to educate the public and advocate for change in a couple of areas. One of those is prescribed fire and the use of good fire on…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
The California water futures market may not be the economic tool that supporters are suggesting. No actual water changes hands through the futures market, but it offers an economic opportunity…
Industry Groups Support Reintroduction of HAULS Act
…Rivera said in a press release. “The HAULS Act represents the best long-term solution — a permanent change to existing hours-of-service regulations that preserves animal welfare as well as safety…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…recovery and addressing climate change and food insecurity. The Equitable Economic Recovery, Healthy Food Access, Climate Resilient Farms and Worker Protection Bond Act will fund multiple initiatives aimed at enhancing…
USDA Seeks Comment on Climate-Smart Agriculture Approach
…forestry sectors to be leaders on climate smart practices to mitigate climate change. This includes making the most of USDA programs, developing new USDA-led climate strategies, strengthening existing markets and…