…preemptive action to simplify the process. “USDA intends to use the streamlined approach it has utilized on other disaster programs to speed program implementation,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. “By…
Almond Update: Bringing Industry Together for NOW Neighborhood Management
…Growers and Cooperative Extension in Modesto. Industry members are being encouraged to interact with the online tool in order to determine where the next project will be developed. “This online…
The California Kitchen: Untamed Slow Roasted Beets
…Untamed Slow Roasted Beets For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on Roku, Amazon Fire, Google TV, and Apple…
Strengthening Dog Import Standards
…make sure dogs are in good health when brought into the U.S. “Strengthening our animal health infrastructure by improving the country’s dog import standards is essential to maintaining public health,”…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…and fuel costs,” Scott said. “The cause of inflation isn’t singular in nature; it is the result of a variety of factors.” American Farm Bureau president Zippy Duval was among…
Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity
…water storage supplies. “This is a good move. Especially at a time when you have excess water like we have right now. It will be interesting to see how long…
Disappointment in FDA’s Proposal for Plant-Based Milk Alternatives
…inaction now justifies labeling such beverages as “milk” by designating a common and usual name. Past inaction is poor precedent to justify present and future inaction.” FDA claims that consumers…
Almond Update: Best Management Practices During Pollination
…bloom. In making the necessary applications, Dickey said it is important to keep bees and other pollinators in mind. “[We] try to work at night once the bees are back…
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
…manager, Jose Gutierrez said the increased allocation is imperative for area farmers. “The past two years of 0% resulted in over 223,000 acres, approximately 36% of the District’s farmland, being…
VofV: Radicle Growth CEO and Managing Partner Kirk Haney on the Secret to Successful Agtech Investing
…run,” Haney says. Haney shares his insight into the opportunities he sees in agriculture from an investment perspective. “Ag is the least digitized industry in the world. That absolutely, 100%…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…Census of Agriculture questionnaire complete and return it. The same law requires NASS to keep all submissions confidential. NASS will release the results of the ag census in early 2024….
VofV: Tom Mulholland and the Bottom Line of Agriculture – Productivity
…is one part of the whole that belongs to his family. “Generational pass-downs are remarkable,” Tom says. “The fact of it is that you have to have something that’s of…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…own homes. Upon publication of the federal register notice, the proposed rule will be available for public comment for 60 days in docket EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0133 at www.regulations.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s National Spotlight program here. EPA…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s use of H2A workers is 4th highest in nation, preventing farm equipment…