…existing programs. Organizations and schools can work with local Farm Bureaus to apply for the grants, which are available on a competitive basis. Grants are awarded twice a year, in…
Pace of Agricultural Land Loss Creates Cause for Concern
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Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
…work of the PD/GWSS Board members, who represent the industry,” CAWG Chair Tom Slater said in a news release. “Their due diligence, including choosing to invest in a science audit,…
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
…pets together, as well as those that help our communities and environment thrive. Purina is part of Nestlé, a global leader in Nutrition, Health and Wellness. For more information, visit purina.com or subscribe…
VofV: Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair Albert Keck on the Future of Specialty Crops
…out more at WGA.com. Albert Keck, President of Hadley Date Gardens and current Western Growers Chair of the Board of Directors, joins the podcast to talk about his family’s history…
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
…belief that EPA does indeed have congressional authority to develop the Clean Power Plan, in the interest of mitigating climate change. “Whatever else this Court may know about, it does…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…near there, if they eat into it and it’s treated with DiPel, within four or five days after application, it does a pretty effective job. So, it’s cheap insurance,” said…
Industry Groups Encourage Federal Engagement on Port Labor Negotiations
…pertaining to port workers across 29 ports in California, Oregon, and Washington. In the letter, the coalition is asking that the Biden Administration ensure that both parties remain committed to…
New Biobased Product Program
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US Hopeful for a Free Trade Agreement with UK
…because I think what we’re seeing is, people are more open, in terms of our work there.” Bronaugh says animal welfare did come up, and the two sides shared differences,…
Global Appetite for Pork
…options to sell our product and position our product in multiple countries,” she said. The work with USMEF includes efforts to understand changing consumer preferences, which can be applied in…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Farmers Market Ratatouille
…Farmers Market Ratatouille below. The California Kitchen: Spicy Farmers Market Ratatouille For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com Watch Albert’s Cooking Show: www.foodytv.com or stream it on…
VofV: The Yield Lab and the Exponential Growth Potential of Latin America
…out more at WGA.com. This week’s episode of Voices of the Valley explores the opportunities for agtech innovation and investment in Latin America. Accelerator The Yield Lab is dedicated to…
Mixed Results for Ongoing Roundup Litigation
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