…saying that they want to protect certain areas. In general, over my 40-year career, Republicans have been really focused on the safety net title specifically,” he said. He also said…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
…for in-person and online attendance. The comprehensive plan is meant to guide water managers such as water districts, cities, counties, and Tribal communities. Updates to the plan are based on…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…categories has increased. In higher-income economies, including the United States, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada, disposable incomes remain larger, and the food share of consumer expenditures is smaller than those in…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
…Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…include George Goshgarian, Sr., Jim Paiva, and Rob Kiss. Beginning in 2021, a new award was offered as a means to recognize other individuals who have had a positive influence…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…their local board members and the new president and CEO of the Almond Board of California, Clarice Turner, as she makes several stops around the state,” Hillman explained. The purpose…
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…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…same regulations that apply to horses directly imported from these regions, given the greater risk of equine diseases of concern from these areas; adding requirements for shipping containers, including disinfection…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…mapping tool identifies disadvantaged communities that face burdens in the categories of climate, energy, health, housing including nature deprivation, legacy pollution, transportation, water and wastewater, workforce development, as well as…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…explained. “Or, let’s say this year he got like four percent of serious defects and we can kind of tell him, ‘Hey, so this year, insect damage is really high,…
Group Wants Candidates to Understand Importance of Trade
…signed by 30 ag associations. Soybeans, corn, pork, dairy, you go down the list, all signed on to a common statement to all the presidential candidates, both Democrats and Republicans…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…organic certification applications. Eligible organizations include non-profits, resource conservation districts, and universities within the University of California network. Entities associated with the University of California Cooperative Extension, California State Universities,…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…California to raise a glass to the state’s wine industry and celebrate it, its people, its regions, wines and growers, and experiences.” Gino DiCaro California Wine Institute Wineries across California…
Some Watching Trade Programs as Farm Bill Deadline Looms
…open in each of the bill’s twelve titles, but when it comes to Title III-Trade, the question is all about money. “The big issues in the Farm Bill on trade…