The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is hosting a series of stakeholder meetings this month to look at climate change solutions in agriculture. CDFA hopes to hear from…
Climate Goals Established by President Biden Executive Orders
President Joe Biden has established a set of climate goals through recent Executive Orders. Climate appears to be a high priority for the new administration. Several executive orders have been…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…hasn’t just been just one bad year because of the pandemic – it’s been five bad years because of trade wars, climate change, and stubbornly low prices. Even the most…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget…
Animal Biotech Authority Becoming Point of Contention Between Agencies
…public health mandate,” Hahn said in a series of tweets. “FDA believes it is essential that any potential changes to the current regulatory framework be informed by public feedback and…
Biden Administration Welcomed by Agriculture Industry
…begin collaborating with the Biden Administration. President Biden has set several priorities for his administration prior to the swearing in ceremony, with climate change being a central theme. Farm groups…
Industry Call for Produce Safety Research Funding
…demands on our industry have increased, as how and where we eat has changed with these times.” The Center for Produce Safety is a non-profit group that aims to enhance…
FARMER Program Receives Significant Support in Budget Proposal
…So that’s a substantial chunk of change. It’s going to help replace a lot of tractors and harvesters.” The FARMER program has been instrumental in helping producers replace older equipment….
Comprehensive Publication on California Rangeland Available from UC ANR
…other agencies and other universities. The publication is broken down into nine different parts. The categories include Mediterranean climate, ecological history, soils, history of range livestock production, range plant growth…
Industry Input Encouraged for Shifting Animal Biotech Oversight to USDA
…provisions within the proposal. There are certain regulatory exemptions for genetic changes in plants that could be achieved through conventional breeding. The same would not be true for animals under…
Budget Proposal Allows CDFA to Continue Important Programs
…Reduction Fund will allow the Air Resources Board to continue providing support for the FARMER Program. The Climate Catalyst Fund to support Climate Smart Agriculture loans is set to receive…
How to Choose a Ripe Winter Squash
…it before. The problem is squash doesn’t get brown spots or soften very easily like apples, pears, and bananas do. But, its color does start to change color as it…
Beef Industry Overhauls Marketing Approach to Adjust to 2020 Challenges
…undertaking to adapt to the change in market conditions. “I think at times it felt pretty overwhelming but working with the different contractors that are implementing the programs, I think…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…Corn Growers Association are ready to work with Regan on environmental issues. The groups are hopeful that the change in leadership can allow for better engagement with the agricultural industry….