…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…
Optimism in Christmas Tree Industry
…growing a real tree is a sustainable business,” O’Connor said. “That matches up with the values of this younger generation.” This is why Tim O’Connor says Christmas tree growers are…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…hundreds of family-owned farms during prolonged dry spells. The decision to update and raise the target underscores the farmers’ genuine commitment to a sustainable water future for the San Joaquin…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…underscores the significance of informed decision-making for farmers as they navigate the evolving trends and challenges within the industry. The data emphasizes the need for sustainable strategies and adaptability in…
One-Year Farm Bill Extension Passes Through Congress
…necessitating a modernized approach. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) celebrated the extension, emphasizing its importance in sustaining key programs that aid farmers in accessing organic markets and agricultural education….
Organic Fresh Produce Continues Making Gains in Sales and Volume
…the same period last year. Tom Barnes, CEO of Category Partners, noted that the slight outpacing of organic produce volume over conventional produce reflects consumer interest in healthier and sustainable…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has issued determinations on groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) for 17 non-critically overdrafted basins. Guided by the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), the DWR evaluates…
Lawmakers Seek Engagement on Almond Tariff Increases in Turkey
…direct hit to the livelihoods of thousands of American families,” CEO and President of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt said in a statement. “We’ve worked hard to build a sustainable…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA funding a CAPCA sustainable pest management project, muddy definitions in the Clean…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…and funding, to address the impacts of climate change on the state’s water supply. “SB 659 represents the most significant effort since creation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act in…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
…remains for future dry periods. Subsidence is anticipated to rise unless sustained efforts to reduce long-term groundwater extraction are implemented under ongoing sustainable groundwater management. The Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region…
Economists Discuss Additional Revenue Streams in Agriculture
…a study done and as we look over the next five years of potential for sustainable aviation fuel, the trend in yield growth that we can expect from corn alone…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…then, we always have that lens – is it going to drive incremental sustainable sales for our farmers – that’s our focus.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…