The new LandFlex program from the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) seeks to reduce groundwater demand through incentives. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2022 is now making…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
…filled. McKalip has nearly three decades of experience in agriculture policy and trade. Doug McKalip Courtesy of USDA “McKalip has represented American farmers, ranchers and agriculture around the world and…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota….
Almond Update: Almond Acreage Drops Amidst Challenges
For the first time in more than two decades, California almond acreage decreased year-over-year. Land IQ’s 2022 Standing Acreage and Removal Final Estimate shows that total standing acreage as of…
EPA: New Biofuel Mandates Will Boost GHG in Short Term
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…stand to benefit farmers and ranchers. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) noted its support for the inclusion of the Growing Climate Solutions Act and the SUSTAINS Act. “Environmental markets…
The California Kitchen: Moist Tamale Pork Shoulder
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Moist Tamale Pork Shoulder with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Moist Tamale Pork Shoulder Here is what you will need… 1.5…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
…different products in a multi-year study. “With funding from the California Walnut Board for the first couple of years and now we just started getting funding from CDFA, we’ve been…
Community Food Project Investment
…serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter…
VofV: Netafim’s President and CEO Mike Hemman Discusses How Growers Can Respond to California’s Record Drought
…and long-term strategies for adapting to the nuanced water needs growers have amid the ongoing California drought. “I think that the opportunity to deliver water in a more efficient manner…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 12-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers drought impacts on California rice and the Sacramento Valley, staying vigilant against nematodes…
Fighting Hunger During the Holidays
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…need for modernization of aging water infrastructure, which will benefit farmers along with consumers. Support for WRDA 2022 also came from several other farming organizations including the Agricultural Transportation Working…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…with the Almond Alliance, Western United Dairies Foundation, Self-Help Enterprises, and California Alliance with Family Farmers as part of the program. The groups will provide technical assistance to GSAs in…