…the agreement, and appreciate the framework to balance beneficial water needs for fish, farms, communities and the environment,” said Thad Bettner, general manager of Glenn-Colusa Irrigation District. The cost of…
Week in Review: Biden’s Budget Proposal & Sites Reservoir Development
…Last week the Ocean Shipping Reform Act was approved by a voice vote in the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee and the bill is now headed to the full Senate for…
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…may be in an agriculture class. We certainly work with lots of ag programs and FFA programs, but what we do is we ask the teachers that we work with…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
Congressman Doug LaMalfa Lawmakers are starting to work their way through President Biden’s budget proposal which was released earlier this week. Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-CA-01) is a member of the…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
…out more at WGA.com. Larry Taylor, Co-Founder of The Yield Lab Asia Pacific, and Mark DeSantis, CEO at Bloomfield Robotics, bust the myth that artificial intelligence isn’t as adaptable as…
Beef Safeguard Trigger Level Increased for U.S. Exports to Japan
…consumers with high-quality U.S. beef at competitive prices,” said Kent Bacus, NCBA Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access. “NCBA greatly appreciates Ambassador Tai’s leadership and the hard work…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…the table” Statement from Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement about…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
Better understanding of smoke exposure in grapes could make wineries more open to work with growers. The issue of smoke exposure has been particularly difficult for growers in years of…
Perennial Herb You Might Want to Consider Growing this Year
…image Years ago, Pennyroyal was a common perennial herb grown in many gardens, but its popularity has since decreased. It’s slowly making a comeback as people realize that growing pennyroyal…
FFA Students Compete in Sectional Speaking Competition
…well as network with members of their community and create meaningful connections with useful contacts. The advisors for these speaking teams expressed their appreciation for the in-person competition and the…
Almond Update: Soil Summit Industry Event at CSU Chico
…related to soil health and management. “It’s very much oriented to a practical audience, so not a lot of PowerPoint presentations. A lot of discussion of experience from working CCAs…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…nutrient application. Producers interested in CSP are encouraged to learn more online or contact their local USDA service center. Listen to the radio report below. Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…the people who work the fields and manage the livestock, and the people of rural America, what’s working, what’s not working, and what needs to be refined with this next…
A Remarkable and Edible Succulent is Becoming More Popular
Why a remarkable and edible succulent is becoming more popular. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Sea Beans are the North American species of Salicornia, a genus of…