…currently storing over a million acre-feet of water less than the levels recorded at the end of March in 2015. CFWC has developed a map detailing the impact that the lack of…
NACD Provides $13 Million in Technical Assistance Grants
…planners. The grant funds will also support current projects for an additional 12 months beyond their previously awarded funding. NACD anticipates staff will be working with nearly 25,000 district clients,…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…including the American Farm Bureau Federation and the American Soybean Association. Bonnie has been heralded for his support for a viable carbon market for farmers. “American Farmland Trust applauds the…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
Assembly Bill 350 seeks to help farmers and ranchers navigate the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The SGMA assistance bill would provide funding for technical support for…
Ag Industry to Streamline Development of Harvest Automation Technology
An effort led by Western Growers (WG) looks to speed up the development and implementation of harvest automation technology. The Global Harvest Automation Initiative (GHAI) has set a goal of…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 04-26-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering this week’s Making Sense of Biologicals episode which uncovers…
Grower Liaison Positions Across the State Now Accepting Proposals
…regions, providing up-to-date information on the latest industry news or regulatory updates, staying engaged in CDFA activities, communicating voluntary or mandatory treatments throughout the area, and more. Proposals for all…
Reintroduction of Growing Climate Solutions Act Praised By Ag Groups
…ranchers as they feed families around the globe,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “AFBF welcomes the introduction of the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which builds on the…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-23-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering Newsom declaring drought in two California counties, a report…
E. coli ‘Foreseeable Hazard’ Understates a Complex Situation
A recent report regarding E. coli outbreaks may have understated a very complex situation. As AgNet West reported last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a summarizing report of…
New Wolfskill Walnut Variety Receiving ‘Keen Industry Interest’
…they just want to get it planted and grafted into their own blocks and start to look at it and get familiar with it,” Duarte noted. “There’s definitely keen industry…
USDA Seeking Comment on Rural Renewable Energy Pilot Program
…by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 for USDA to develop a program supporting rural communities’ efforts to expand renewable energy. The request for information is intended to help guide…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Newsom Takes Limited Action in Addressing Drought Conditions
Governor Gavin Newsom has taken limited action to address the drought conditions that California is currently experiencing. During a visit to Lake Mendocino, Governor Newsom has declared a drought emergency…