…by groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), International Fresh Produce Association, and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. “The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act is an important piece of…
Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions Program Due October 11
…become established. The ultimate goal is to reduce the long-term use of broad-spectrum pesticides, aligning with the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap. Listen to the radio report below. Brian German Ag…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…and Supplemental DMC, which have already delivered over $1 billion in benefits for the 2023 program year. “This program is critical to keeping small, organic dairies sustainable as they continue…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…include developing and integrating analytical methods and digital technologies — like sensors, automation, and robots — that enhance food production and inform decision-making for sustainable and resilient systems. K-State President…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
The Draft Strategic Plan 2024-28 from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reflects a sustainable pest management approach to the full scope of DPR responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…management is safe, effective, and sustainable for everyone.” The plan identifies four overarching goals that include increasing access to safe, effective, sustainable pest management, and promoting excellence and innovation. Other…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
The Department of Water Resources has allocated $187 million across 32 groundwater subbasins as part of the Sustainable Groundwater Management (SGM) Grant Program. This significant funding infusion will bolster 103…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-01-23
…off this weekend with college football, comments from Ag Sec. Vilsack at Farm Progress, and results from a sustainable farm project. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…of California. “This is the industry’s sustainable agriculture platform that engages growers across a wide array of sustainable ag issues and allows us to document where we are as a…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…between April and July. “California avocado growers’ resilience is inspiring,” Jeff Oberman said in a press release. “They are committed to building and maintaining a sustainable California avocado industry by…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
…so overreaching that it would nullify countless state laws related to agriculture, especially in the sustainable agriculture space, and areas like organics where we have seen new markets emerge.” Hart…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released findings from an independent study assessing its mill fee. This evaluation aimed to secure sustainable funding for DPR’s mission and encourage eco-friendly…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…‘How much longer can we go down this path? How far can a trendline go before it is no longer sustainable?’ So that’s always a point of contention. And the…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…sustainable, productive soils for agriculture has led to a global shortage of worms and worm products. Zach Brooks, owner and founder of the Arizona Worm Farm, said, “There has never…