…at the farm and community level, and her expertise will benefit American agriculture and all who rely on our food systems.” Bronaugh has a working history with Agriculture Secretary Tom…
Almond Matters: Getting an Early Start to Ant Control
…be on the ground for longer periods, leaving them susceptible to ant damage. Putting a plan for ant management into action early will be especially important this year. “If you…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
Implementation of new organic requirements for American exports entering Mexico will now be delayed until 2022. Last December, Mexico published a measure requiring that most organic products be certified under…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…foe to Californians, it should be acknowledged that this will be the first drought in the era of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), with the circumstances intensified and the…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…made to protect American agriculture.” The outline for executing the 30×30 plan is based on feedback gathered in the first 100 days of the Biden Administration. Six areas of emphasis…
U.S. Potatoes Get Green Light in Mexico
…full access for American potatoes that was agreed to in various trade agreements. Groups including the National Potato Council (NPC) and Potatoes USA announced their appreciation for the decision. “This…
UC Nitrogen Course Set to Begin Next Week
…learning objectives established by the American Society of Agronomy for the new California nitrogen specialty exam. The last day to register for the course is July 31. September 30 will…
Ag Exporters: ‘We Need Action Now; Not Additional Studies’
Ag exporters are pushing for decisive action to remedy the situation with shipping container challenges. A group of agricultural and forest product organizations and companies sent a letter to Transportation…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 05-04-21
…act on Chlorpyrifos, the anticipated good year as cherry harvest begins, and a study that helps identify the relationship between temperature and ACP movement. Tune in to the show for…
State Senate Lays Out $3.4 Billion Drought Relief Package
…through a variety of funding sources. Federal money from the American Rescue Plan will be combined with funding from the General Fund, as well as an acceleration of General Obligation…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…as mislabeled plant-based products that masquerade as having nutritional benefits similar to dairy’s, negative effects to our health.” The DAIRY PRIDE Act of 2021 is known formally as the Defending…
Week in Review: Is A Statewide Drought Declaration the Answer? Moving Toward Carbon Market Clarity
…implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 is being described as an important first step for getting farmers more involved in viable carbon…
AIM for Climate Initiative to Spur Global Ag Research
Plans were announced to launch the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate, known as the AIM for Climate initiative during the recent Leaders Summit on Climate. The initiative is aimed at…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…mitigate the risk of implementing new conservation approaches. “USDA is a leader in using the latest science, research and conservation tools to reduce the impacts of climate change,” Acting NRCS…