…her bill, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act in the next farm bill. “The EATS act preserves California’s right to regulate its agricultural practices within its own borders, while…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
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)…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
…Southeast agriculture. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024:…
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
…costs, relentless inflation, natural disasters, volatile markets, labor shortages, and each consistently worsened by ill-conceived, half-baked executive action,” he said. “This committee has a magnificent mandate to deliver a Farm…
“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…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
…capabilities. Activities under the partnership will include helping the Forest Service develop a climate-informed reforestation action plan for each region. It’s funded through the REPLANT Act. The partners will also…
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
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., dormancy programs are being put into action throughout the state. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll said…
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)…
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
…dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. Stay…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…from October 31, 2023, to January 13, 2024. The extension aims to provide eligible farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with additional time to apply for assistance. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack…
