…Global Demand for California Almonds session will be taking place at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 7. More information about TAC is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to the segment below….
DPR Seeks Comment on Statewide Pesticide Notification System
…builds on existing processes, requiring licensed applicators to submit electronic information about intended pesticide use 24 hours in advance, or 48 hours for soil fumigants. DPR said the aim is…
Injecting Carbon into National Forests and Grasslands
…it’s deemed appropriate.” Public comments on the carbon injection idea will be accepted until January 2, 2024. The Forest Service says the proposed rule would harmonize carbon storage regulations with…
Court Finds Prop 65 Glyphosate Warning Unconstitutional
…The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has found glyphosate not to be carcinogenic in its own evaluations. However, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) identified glyphosate as “probably carcinogenic.”…
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
Director of Communications for the Stanislaus County Farm Bureau, Anna Genasci, and Farm Girl Chef cook an easy, delicious recipe with tomatoes. Then follow Genasci to see where our food…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
…other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…for Information posted in the Federal Register. Comments are due by March 8, 2024. A new specialty crops-dedicated webpage designed to provide information on the initiative is available at www.usda.gov/specialty-crops….
USDA Clarifies “Domestic Origin”
USDA is clearing up some requirements in the meat industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Bison Burger with lettuce, cheese and fried potatoes Shutterstock image Last year,…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…help us with consumers in the U.S. It’ll help us internationally as well, creating markets for U.S. dairy,” said Bonnie. “U.S. Dairy has been a leader in this for a…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
…field, and $10,000 scholarships for students pursuing agriculture-related four-year majors. In partnership with the National FFA Organization, Tractor Supply Company Foundation is underwriting the scholarship. “Tractor Supply is deeply invested…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The project is a response to regional water storage issues and the first major water storage initiative in over a decade. Various…
Almond Update: Grower Referendum Seeks Borrowing Authority for Almond Board
…better. “The principal item really is this borrowing authority, which does not increase the assessment. It does not increase the revenue of the organization at all during the year. It’s…
New Paid Sick Leave Requirements to Become Effective January 1, 2024
…each PSL period. Anti-retaliation provisions have also been bolstered under the new law. Employers are barred from imposing conditions or meddling with requests to use paid sick leave. Employers are…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour….