…National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition applauded the rule for protecting producers’ rights, others like the North American Meat Institute criticized it, arguing that it grants excessive federal authority and could impede…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
Transitioning towards sustainable groundwater usage is becoming more accessible for farmers and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) through involvement in the LandFlex Grant Program. The Department of Water Resources (DWR), which…
New Era of Growth for Clean Fuels
…Fuels Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. It was a chance to connect with key players in the biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Clean Fuels CEO Donnell Rehagen…
Agricultural Trade Caucus to Support Better Market Access and Improved Policy
…AFBF President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “Expanded trade agreements will help ensure America’s farmers and ranchers remain economically sustainable by providing access to new markets as they…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…billion from the Legislative Analyst’s Office in December. The proposed plan includes cuts to sustainable agriculture and climate initiatives, increased funding for fruit fly mitigation and to the Department of…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for high and medium-priority groundwater basins have received determinations from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The final round of reviews required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…stakeholders that a more balanced and collaborative approach is needed to ensure a sustainable path forward for all interests. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…“Your options outside of neonicotinoids, how long is that chemistry actually going to last if you’re not rotating out to something else?” Morgan asked. The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap for…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…ag groups emphasize the need for a thoughtful and sustainable approach to maintain crucial trade relations with China. A copy of the letter was also sent to the House Ways…
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
…to a changing climate and doing it in a sustainable way. Vilsack said from what he saw and heard at the conference, “There’s real interest in what the US is…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…panelists noted, that getting a certification just for the sake of being certified ultimately will not be workable. “I don’t think you’re going to be very sustainable if your purpose…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…sustainable and worker-friendly practices. The bill establishes a pilot program to gradually transition USDA practices, incorporating values-based evaluation criteria beyond cost considerations. Additionally, the legislation requires estimating greenhouse gas emissions…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…of planting cover crops as a Good Farming Practice in 2019. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has praised RMA’s decision to update the GFP definition. NSAC Policy Specialist Billy…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…The grant, part of CDFA’s Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program, aims to promote safer, sustainable pest control practices by incentivizing their use near sensitive habitats. This initiative aligns with…