New legislation to address student debt was recently introduced as the Young Farmers Success Act. The bill, HR 3232, was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee…
Almond Matters: Hull Rot Prevention Approaches
…to stop it or to prevent it.” Prevention methods are going to be significantly more successful than making attempts at curative action. “Your curative activity is second-best, at best. You…
Bayer to Reduce Environmental Impact 30 Percent by 2030
Bayer has announced a plan to reduce the company’s environmental impact with a goal of a 30 percent global reduction by 2030. As part of the new sustainability initiative, Bayer…
Climate-Smart Agriculture Assistance Available Through UCCE
With so many different practices that can be considered climate-smart agriculture, it can be challenging for growers to determine the best course of action when contemplating different approaches. UC Cooperative…
217 Projects Receive Nearly $13 Million in Healthy Soils Grants
…California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection, and Outdoor Access For All Act of 2018. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s…
What You Need for Produce Safety Rule Inspections
…of the new Food Safety Modernization Act have been taking place for over a month. The first inspections are for large operations with over an average of $500,000 in the…
Secretary Perdue Announces New Dairy Margin Coverage Signup Begins June 17
…reduced by 6.2 percent in 2019 because of a sequester order required by Congress and issued in accordance with the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985. DMC…
Catch WAPA Conference Information from Your Farm
…on the implementation of the Produce Safety Rule as part of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Mike Wade from the California Farm Water Coalition will also be giving a presentation…
Another Step Closer to Understanding Smoke Exposure in Winegrapes
With the House Appropriations Committee’s approval of a bill that includes $1.5 million in funding for issues related to smoke exposure in winegrapes, researchers will have a better opportunity to…
Farmers Need New Water Rule, Farm Bureau Tells Senate
…Farm Bureau President Todd Fornstrom told the Senate Subcommittee on Fisheries, Waters, and Wildlife. Expensive professional services needed to comply with the Clean Water Act, he said, too often make…
Secretary Perdue Statement on President Trump’s Biotech EO
…biotechnology front, better coordination of the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, and Food and Drug Administration regulations on genetic modification of crops and livestock is needed to reduce barriers…
U.S. Pork Producers Seek Main Course, Not Crumbs
…U.S. actions under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 and China in response to U.S. tariffs imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974,” Giordano…
Educating Urban Water Users on Agricultural Water Needs
The California Farm Water Coalition (CFWC) continues its effort to better educate urban water users about the issues the agricultural industry is working to overcome. The coalition has been shifting…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Disaster and Trade-Related Assistance
…up to $16 billion to support farmers as they absorb some of the negative impact of unjustified retaliation and trade disruption. In addition, President Trump immediately signed into law the…