The Enabling Farmer, Food worker, Environmental, and Climate Targets through Innovative, Values-aligned, and Equitable (EFFECTIVE) Food Procurement Act introduced proposes a value-based approach for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
A recent event in the San Joaquin Valley highlighted the successes of equipment replacement incentives in helping to lower agricultural-related air quality emissions. Representatives from key environmental agencies celebrated the…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…in the market value of many seasonally growing commodities,” he said. “Congressman Austin Scott, my colleague, introduced HR 4580 The American Seasonal and Perishable Crop Support Act during the 117th…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…These health-related costs exhibit considerable variation across countries but are most prominent in high- and middle-income countries.” The report next lists environmental costs and says, “The environmental hidden costs, while…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…conservation practices approved by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) without affecting crop insurance coverage. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) updated the Good Farming Practices Handbook to align more with overall…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why some EPA Endangered Species Act proposals still need refinement and there’s a…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
Mating disruption incentives are being made available through the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). A $490,000 grant has been awarded to the Coalition for Urban/Rural Environmental Stewardship (CURES)…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…recommended framework has already been proposed by CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The framework for practices related to “regenerative agriculture” was submitted after a thorough review of existing…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Canadian markets for U.S. dairy producers.” House Agriculture Committee Chairman GT Thompson (PA-15) and Ranking Member David Scott (GA-13): “We are disappointed in today’s announcement and the decision of the dispute…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…Horticultural Council, and North American Blueberry Council. Representatives David Valadao, Elissa Slotkin, and Suzanne Bonamici will introduce the House companion legislation. “Many of our California-grown specialty crops rely on customers…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Week in Review: Second Straight Year of Almond Acreage Decline & Farm Bill Gets Extended
…approved a short-term extension of the 2018 Farm Bill, securing a crucial 87-11 vote. The Sites Project Authority has officially certified the Final Environmental Impact Report and given the go-ahead…
