…change,” Senior Director of Global Agriculture Methane from the Environmental Defense Fund, John R. Tauzel said in a press release. “California’s investment in enteric emissions solutions is a leading example…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…Laboratory and was reported by the Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Program. This CLas-positive ACP sample, comprised of 12 adult psyllids from a residential citrus tree in Santa Paula’s Southwest…
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
…for Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States. The NPRM will be open for public comment for 60 days after publication in the Federal Register….
Risk Management Education Supported by $6.5 Million Investment
…initiative will provide approximately $6.5 million in funding to 22 organizations. The funding is made available through the USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) and is part of its Risk Management…
APHIS Finalizes Changes to Import Regulations for Horses
…requirements and measures to ensure horses are transported safely; and miscellaneous clarifications and corrections. This final rule is on display in today’s Federal Register at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2023-19864/imports-horses. It will be effective on…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and IR-4 Project. The two federal programs support research to increase the resiliency of specialty crops. The bill would increase funding for the…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…access to green space in underserved communities nationwide, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to environmental justice and our Justice40 Initiative.” This announcement is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to…
Kildee’s Request for Farm Bill Sugar Policy
…now that ensures that domestically grown sugar is sold into the markets before we allow for competition to come from offshore. This kind of protection allows American sugar growers to…
New Policies and Priorities Established at NASDA Annual Meeting
…federal programs designed to aid farmers with disaster recovery. Gaps in insurance coverage and federal disaster relief programs were highlighted as a reason for the need to make enhancements. Members…
Groundwater Management Grants Awarded to More Than 100 Projects
…water, and ensuring water quality. The grant funds will be dispersed throughout California, benefiting various regions, including Merced County. The Merced Irrigation-Urban Groundwater Sustainability Agency is set to receive $3.4…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
…been 41 rupees per kilogram on inshell and 120 rupees per kilogram on kernels. Increased tariffs had been enacted in response to several actions of the Trump administration, which included…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…The program administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency will provide support for dairy operations that suffered certain losses in the 2020, 2021, and 2022 calendar years. MLP assistance is available…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…the pests. While no federally administered quarantine has been issued for California, localized efforts to address fruit flies are underway in 13 counties. CDFA has been working with multiple local…
