…of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Ethan Lane, says it simply wasn’t necessary. Ethan Lane Vice President of Government Affairs, NCBA “The amendment that was offered by…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…participating in LandFlex, these growers contribute significantly to the well-being of underserved communities and the long-term resilience of at-risk water systems while investing in new farming practices to ensure California…
USDA Investing in Urban Agriculture
The USDA is investing in urban agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Greenhouse-Urban Farming-Double Reach Rows USDA announced a series of investments that will increase market access…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
Many people in farming already know the benefits of precision agriculture but Curt Blades, Senior Vice President of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says a new study by the…
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
…facility improvements. Training opportunities, construction of new facilities or modernization of existing ones, and implementation of environmentally friendly equipment that aligns with USDA’s climate action goals are also eligible for…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…California heritage, familial ties to farming, and executive expertise to further strengthen the foundation established in 1950. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the staff, board members, growers, handlers, and industry…
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
…organic producers with the research and tools they need to continue to improve upon already climate friendly and resilient farming systems and meet the growing market demand for organic products,”…
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
…expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable farming practices and workforce development. Get all of the latest agricultural headlines sent to your inbox by subscribing to…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…record-level rainfall and unprecedented stormy conditions. These adverse weather conditions impeded bee pollination activity in orchards statewide. Furthermore, cooler temperatures persisted throughout early summer, leading to delayed crop maturity. President…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…on these pollinators. Efforts to address honeybee declines are ongoing, with beekeepers, researchers, and policymakers working together to find solutions. The Bee Informed Partnership emphasizes the importance of sustainable beekeeping…
FAA Rule Change for Farm Drones
There’s an FAA rule change for some farming operations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is making it easier to use drones for spraying crops. Arthur Erickson is the CEO and…
Federal Funding to Support Automating the Strawberry Industry
…of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, has been awarded a grant of $1 million. This funding will be utilized to expand research in strawberry automation, paving the way for improved sustainable…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
Almond growers have made tremendous strides in providing additional pollinator habitat in their orchards. With certain native bee species and monarch butterflies being considered for “endangered” classification, it could create…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
An abundance of rainfall earlier in the year has allowed many growers to implement strategies to recharge groundwater supplies. President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf said…