…product.” As market conditions shift, contracts that expire and come due for renegotiation will reflect the changes the market has undergone since the original contract was agreed on. The balance…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…applicable payments following soon after enrollment. Emergency Conservation Program (ECP): On April 4, 2019, FSA announced several changes to ECP as provided by the 2018 Farm Bill, including increasing the payment…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…and changes down to the county level,” said NASS Administrator Hubert Hamer. “While the current picture shows a consistent trend in the structure of U.S. agriculture, there are some ups…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Vietnam’s Ban on the Importation of Glyphosate
…evidence. Furthermore, Vietnam has sidestepped its obligation to notify this regulatory change to the World Trade Organization. “Vietnam also needs to look at the potential ramifications for its own farmers….
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…reflect on is there anything you could change, or do better,” said Ludwig. Aggregating information directly from growers has also helped to increase public awareness of the industry’s sustainable practices,…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…Drought in a Changing Climate which cites specific climate pressures as causing significant challenges for water management in the future. When asked about the role of warmer temperatures in the…
Autonomous Shuttles at 2019 California State Fair
…of Local Motors. The autonomous shuttle is an environmentally-friendly vehicle designed to change the future of mobility. “Using Olli at events like this is another great example of how Olli…
Wonderful to Run Entirely on Renewable Energy by 2025
…acres of fallow farmland in the Central Valley, which is projected to power a quarter of the company’s operations. As part of the changeover, Wonderful will be joining companies such…
Ag Employers Urged to Weigh in on Nighttime Labor Regulations
The opportunity for public comment on the proposed changes to nighttime labor regulations for the agricultural industry is nearing its end. The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is…
Industry Members Urge Congress to Support Dairy Pride Act
…FDA regulations, however enforcement on the issue has been lacking. “This legislation would not change the FDA’s existing standards, all it would do is compel the FDA to enforce those…
Bayer to Pay $80 Million in Latest Glyphosate Trial
…which was later reduced by the judge. “We are disappointed with the jury’s decision, but this verdict does not change the weight of over four decades of extensive science and the conclusions…
California Climate Investments Make Progress on Emissions Goal
…latest report highlights important programs that are helping to address climate change and are improving local economies and overall public health, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Investments totaled $1.4 billion in…
Growing Lavender for a Bountiful Harvest
…Lavender is divided into five main groups: English, French, Hybrids, Egyptian, and Spanish. Each group is unique in their growing and climate requirements, so pick the variety that’s best suited…
Plant, Grow, and Harvest Lavender
…is divided into five main groups: English, French, Hybrids, Egyptian, and Spanish. Each group is unique in their growing and climate requirements, so pick the variety that’s best suited for…