…CFFA President Ian LeMay said it was a beneficial meeting, where issues related to drought and the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) were highlighted. “She understood the severity of it…
Two Workshops Coming Up Addressing California’s 30×30 Plan
Two workshops are coming up addressing California’s 30×30 plan for conservation. The California Natural Resources Agency will be hosting workshops on June 8 and June 15. The workshops will cover…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…viability of all family-owned agricultural business entities. The proposed changes to tax policy are aimed at helping implement President Joe Biden’s American Families Plan. The Tax Ag Coalition highlights three…
U.S. Officials Taking Action on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…the Government of Canada. U.S. dairy producers have been calling for action, accusing Canada of undermining the ability of American dairy exporters to compete in the Canadian market. A coalition…
USDA Moves Forward with Debt Relief for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). The NOFA lays out guidelines of loan payments for eligible farmers and ranchers that have qualifying direct farm loans. Sections 1005…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Report Outlines USDA Strategy
…point for President Joe Biden. The 90-day progress report provides an overview of how USDA plans to carry out President Biden’s Executive Order on Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home…
Farm Groups Gather to Discuss Cattle Market Concerns
…Marketing Association. Leaders of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, United States Cattlemen’s Association, National Farmers Union (NFU), and R-CALF USA participated in the discussion. The six…
As ACP Populations Persist, California Citrus Program Pushes Forward with Growers in Mind
…techniques that will help support its mission. In 2019, a task force of grower representatives and researchers collaboratively developed a Voluntary Grower Response Plan for HLB, which is meant to provide…
Chickens are Amazing, Intelligent, and Affectionate Animals
…things you might not have known about these adorable birds. They can solve problems, understand cause and effect, and anticipate and plan for the future. Mother hens begin to teach…
Week in Review: Mixed Reviews to Newsom Budget, Transport Woes for Ag Exports
…and Drug Administration recently conducted a food safety investigation related to multiple outbreaks of E. coli. Timely transportation of American ag exports is imperative for producers to remain competitive in…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
…of American agriculture.” CIG projects will focus on climate-smart management practices for grazing land conservation, carbon sequestration, and nutrient management. The CIG program is comprised of three elements including CIG…
More Than $45 Million Coming to Support Wood Projects
…an additional $30 million in matching and partner funds. A total of 60 projects will receive funding support for a variety of different activities. “To manage wildfire and address climate,…
Efficient Transportation Infrastructure Essential to Ag Export Strength
Timely transportation is imperative to the strength of American ag exports. Executive Director of the Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Peter Friedmann explained to the California State Board of Food and Agriculture…
Small Farms Still Eligible for On-Farm Readiness Reviews
…the Food Safety Modernization’s Act Produce Safety Rule. CDFA’s Produce Safety Program has resources available for those interested in requesting an OFRR. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Food Safety for…