Concurrent efforts to address the needs of Central Valley canals are moving forward. The Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act aims to restore the capacity of here San Joaquin Valley canals….
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
…Agriculture, UC researchers reached out to industry members to get a better understanding of ag byproduct usage. During the 2021 Golden State Dairy Management Webinar, UC Dairy Farm Advisor Jennifer…
Still Time to Submit Comment on Farmer-and Rancher-Led Climate Solutions
…Climate Solutions report will ultimately be used to help state officials guide efforts to build climate resilience. Feedback provided through the listening sessions and comments about the draft report will contribute…
Drought Emergency? Newsom Disagrees with Valley Lawmakers
…the need for action in requesting a drought declaration. The bipartisan group of lawmakers says the declaration is needed early on to better navigate the challenges drought conditions present. “In…
Ag Day At the Capitol Chance to Talk Funding for UC Cooperative Extension
…virtual event was a hit. “I have to say for a virtual event like this, it went much better than expected,” Groot said. The virtual platform created a pleasant landscape…
Industry Groups Welcome Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021
Multiple agricultural groups have announced their support of the bipartisan Preserving Family Farms Act of 2021. Sponsored by Representatives Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski, the legislation seeks to ease some…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 04-14-21
…under federal leave parameters in compliance with state law, and Secretary Vilsack is hopeful the Farm Workforce Modernization Act if passed by the Senate will solve farm labor problems. Tune…
Biden’s Proposed Budget Brings Added Support to USDA
…discretionary funding would be outside of mandatory funding specified through the farm bill. “The President’s budget provides the resources to build back better, stronger, and more resilient and equitably than…
2020 Was A Banner Year for Ag Exports According to Recent Report
…dropping three percent to $6 billion dollars. Exports of dairy products increased nine percent, largely due to better performance of skim milk powder in Southeast Asia. Fresh fruit exports were…
New Conservation Frameworks to Better Protect Rangelands
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced new conservation frameworks to better protect U.S. working rangelands. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has been working with state-level organizations to…
Global Beef Industry Has Potential to Reduce Emission Levels by Half
…in Global Change Biology. As part of the project, the researchers found that implementing various ranch management practices can have a substantial impact on emission levels. The study shows that…
Produce Working Group Seeks Food Box Program Adjustments
…using low cost as a determining factor for contract decisions. The belief is that emphasizing price in contract decisions limits produce selections and reduces the potential quality of food boxes….
UC ANR Strategic Plan Serves as Roadmap for Future Success
…plan helps the department carry out its overall mission. A multi-year framework is established through the plan, enabling UC ANR to prioritize programs and resources to better serve the state….
Almond Matters: Using Degree-Day Calculator and Traps to Plan Treatments
…“That’s a pretty good tool to use. I’ve used it pretty effectively for several years now and it gives you a pretty good indication. It’s not exact, but it gives…