…the final BE. Dicamba: On December 21, 2021, EPA put out an unrequired, not mandated report tallying up the “increased number of drift complaints” of Dicamba from last growing season….
SWP Water Allocation Increased After December Storms
Last week the Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced it will be increasing allocations for the State Water Project. In a press release, DWR Director Karla Nemeth said that December storms…
Industry Engagement Encouraged for Proposed WOTUS Revision
…Navigable Waters Protection Rule that was implemented by the Trump Administration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed a new water rule back in December….
CFLCA Requesting Industry Input on DIR Processing Challenges
…Bocanegra told AgNet West back in December, there have been significant issues with the State licensing and license renewal system. The licensing process has been experiencing significant backlog problems and…
A Look at Western Water Reservoir Levels
…ranges. Western reservoir levels have changed, but that doesn’t mean folks can take “drought” out of their vocabulary. USDA meteorologist, Brad Rippey, gives insight and shares what impacts the December…
Quickest Way to Get Veggies on Your Dinner Table
…Broccoli is a cool weather crop that will hold its own even in a hard freeze, if well established. While many varieties require 60 days or more to form large…
Canada Found to Be Unfairly Restricting Dairy Market Access Under USMCA
…un the USMCA. The USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel issued its final report in favor of the U.S. on December 20, 2021, giving Canada 45 days to comply with the findings….
Biden Investing $1 Billion to Improve Meat Processing Sector
…million to reduce overtime inspection costs. The Action Plan is meant to serve as a comprehensive approach to address rising consumer prices for meat. Back in December, the White House…
Snowpack Survey Provides Hope for Season Ahead
…February continue to bring storms and snow similar to December. There are concerns of this year being similar to 2013, which is notorious for having a wet start that turned…
Almond Update: Wrapping Up 2021 With A Successful Almond Conference
Thousands of industry members participated in the 2020 Almond Conference put on by the Almond Board of California (ABC) in early December. ABC Specialist of Industry Relations, Rebecca Bailey said…
‘Unprecedented’ Water Allocation for State Water Project
…Resources announced in December was unprecedented. They said that there would be zero water allocated. What was interesting in their announcement is they prioritized how they were planning on delivering…
Almond Matters: Recent Rains Help to Activate Residual Herbicides
…rainfall it may be later in December, early into January, before they can get some of those residuals out but that is okay too,” Clay noted. In orchards that already…
House Passes Ocean Shipping Reform Act
…within the supply chain. The bill was passed by a vote of 364-60 on December 8. Agricultural organizations have been raising alarm on the actions taken by ocean carriers and…
Best Flowering Plants to Brighten Up the Winter Months
…Witch Hazel, known for its fragrant yellow flowers that have crinkled ribbon-shaped petals will bloom through December. Same for its close relative Winter Hazel, an easy-care, slow-growing shrub. Its tiny…