…Department of Pesticide Regulation is currently in discussion with county agricultural commissioner’s regarding mitigation measures for 1, 3-D soil fumigants. The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance recently provided 40 policy…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) was established to provide recommendations to help guide federal climate policy. Formed in February 2020, FACA is co-chaired by the American Farm Bureau…
Agriculture Labor Keeping Leaders Engaged During Administration Transition
A change in the White House is not a ‘wait and see’ situation for agricultural groups looking at agricultural labor. The transition period is ramping up as the Biden-Harris administration…
Historically Significant Fruit Goes Beyond Food and Medicine
…Joseph V M on Unsplash Today, breadfruit is grown in over 90 countries. You can grow it too, as long as your climate is right, of course. There are hundreds…
Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit Underway
…we really put together a great program this year.’ The Sustainable Ag Expo & International Sustainable Winegrowing Summit covers a variety of topics including climate adaptation, invasive insects, irrigation technology,…
Public and Private Sector See Growth Potential in Organic Production
…of that market in the U.S. and produce it domestically while also helping to mitigate climate change. I think policymakers understand that now more than ever and they’re ready to…
ACE Act Officially Signed into Law by President Trump
…know will only become more challenging with our changing climate.” One of the most important aspects of the legislation is the allowances afforded to ranchers and other landowners. The U.S….
Agricultural Committees Undergo Leadership Changes
Leadership positions in Congressional agricultural committees will undergo some changes in light of the recent election. Both the U.S. Senate and House Ag Committees are going to be led by…
H-2A Labor Rates Stay the Same Through 2022
…Cost Index. The index is a function of the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is a national average that will cover most agricultural jobs. All of this could change after…
Dairy Methane Reduction Projects Receive $25.4 Million from CDFA
…methane reduction projects is made possible through California Climate Investments. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire…
2020 Rice Harvest: ‘A Good Year for Quality and Yield’
…great climate in California, but it’s not perfect. We did benefit from an early start and also no rain during harvest, but there were a few challenges,” Morris explained. “Towards…
Tips for You to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors
…still pick them and after-ripen them indoors. Especially, if you live in a region with cold weather extremes. It’s perfectly ok to harvest tomatoes when the fruits begin to change…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-30-20
…a success, two well-known weed fighting tools change hands but keep the labeling details, and unwrap the concerns for using biodegradable plastic mulches in organic production. Tune in to the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 10-30-20
…a success, two well-known weed fighting tools change hands but keep the labeling details, and unwrap the concerns for using biodegradable plastic mulches in organic production. Tune into the show…