…cornerstone of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act,” DWR Director Karla Nemeth said in a press release. “DWR’s evaluation and assessment of groundwater sustainability plans is an important step in the…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is taking public comment on proposed updates to the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP). Last October, CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act…
Cattle Market Concerns Outlined for Lawmakers
Industry groups are calling on lawmakers to take action on several cattle market concerns. Led by the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), dozens of industry groups have sent a letter…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…CFFA President Ian LeMay said it was a beneficial meeting, where issues related to drought and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) were highlighted. “She understood the severity of it…
Growing Tea for Profit May Be Good for Agriculture Producers
…this species grown today that are used to make black, green, white, and oolong tea. It’s just a matter of when the leaves are harvested and how they are processed….
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The NOFA lays out guidelines of loan payments for eligible farmers and ranchers that have qualifying direct farm loans. Sections 1005…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…of multinational corporations. The time for action is long overdue, and NFU is glad to be a part of this effort to bring strong, swift, and meaningful reform.” The six…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…an additional $30 million in matching and partner funds. A total of 60 projects will receive funding support for a variety of different activities. “To manage wildfire and address climate,…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…than normal. That’s our initial estimate, we won’t have a firm number until actually about the middle part of July,” said Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…foe to Californians, it should be acknowledged that this will be the first drought in the era of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), with the circumstances intensified and the…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-04-21
…act on Chlorpyrifos, the anticipated good year as cherry harvest begins, and a study that helps identify the relationship between temperature and ACP movement. Tune in to the show for…
Reduced Rice Plantings Provide Opportunity to Address Weed Issues
…there is weedy rice or other herbicide-resistant weed species. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento counties, Whitney Brim-DeForest said it can very an effective method for cleaning…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…of labeling requirements within 90 days if the legislation were to pass. Congress would then review enforcement actions two years after the DAIRY PRIDE Act went into effect. Supporters of…