…San Diego. Director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Gabriele Ludwig said changing MRLs will likely increase the need for more communication within the…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…issue of biotechnology, which has been proven to be safe for decades. Through this action, we are exercising our rights under USMCA while supporting innovation, nutrition security, sustainability, and the…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…Devol noted that CASP was first envisioned as a predominately educational resource, but market pressures allowed it to become more. Questions related to sustainability and stewardship began being asked more…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…Britt Lundgren, Senior Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Stonyfield, said: “The costs facing organic dairy today are uncommon and putting serious strain on operations. USDA is right to…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…sustainability.” A pump deployed as part of the effort is taking around five cubic feet per second (cfs) out of the Kings River and pumping it into groundwater basins. DWR’s…
Week in Review: Snowpack Remains Strong & New Fusarium Resistant Strawberries
…several new varieties of strawberries available that are resistant to Fusarium wilt. Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources….
A Dozen More Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for 12 non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins have been approved by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The announcement brings the total number of groundwater basins that have…
Bayer Continues Support of the Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…tour. Cabrera noted that drones are just one of the tools they are looking at as part of addressing sustainability in agriculture. “We want to be on top of the…
Week in Review: California on Pace for Record Snowpack & Budget Cuts Threaten Ag Incentives
…Department of Water Resources has issued decisions for groundwater sustainability plans for a dozen critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…March 8, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) kicked off the inaugural National Biobased Products Day and highlighted the accomplishments of people and organizations working to improve sustainability…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
Pumping requirements in the Delta have been suspended, allowing more water to be stored for later use. LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the…
Six GSPs Approved and Another Six Deemed ‘Inadequate’ by DWR
…how sustainability would be achieved. The Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) responsible for developing the plans were found to have lacked justification for continued groundwater pumping. The basins that were found…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
…available for Climate Smart practice changes. Growers also receive personalized data that can be used to help improve their sustainability efforts and yield, as well as gain closer communication with…
LandFlex Grants of $25 Million Awarded to Three GSAs
LandFlex grants are being issued to three Groundwater Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). A total of $25 million has been awarded by DWR and the…