…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…they work to build equitable food systems and climate change resilience.” EXOTIC FRUIT FLY President of the California Farm Bureau, Shannon Douglass, said that she appreciates Governor Newsom’s protection of…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
…Act (SGMA) was announced for 17 submitted plans. Deputy Director of DWR’s Sustainable Groundwater Management Office, Paul Gosselin noted that the agency has met the required deadline for review of…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
…program from the Farm Service Agency provides ag producers and other landowners with conservation opportunities for their land in exchange for yearly rental payments. It also includes the Conservation Reserve…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…several key adjustments in funding allocation for environmental and agricultural programs. Notably, the budget includes a $22.1 million provision to combat exotic fruit fly infestations and a $12.9 million reversion…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it would delay its enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. Enforcement will not begin until the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…County Farm Bureau President Ryan Walker expressed reservations, urging the board to reconsider the order due to its implications for due process and environmental review. Walked described the action as…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
In a recent discussion on pest management challenges, Eric Morgan, VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, shed light on the evolving landscape of crop protection strategies. A…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and is now set to move forward with engineering, design, and permitting. “Today marks another significant milestone in our efforts to modernize state water infrastructure and…
Clean Truck Check Deadline Quickly Approaching
…vehicles to continue legal operations in the state. The Clean Truck Check program is tied to registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
…coalition aims for collaborative discussions with the administration on regulatory relief and infrastructure investments to find mutually beneficial solutions that enhance the California economy and simultaneously address environmental concerns. Highlighted…
New Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
…new investments from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, funding projects for water conservation, efficiency, and protection of critical environmental resources in the Colorado River System. The Bureau of Reclamation…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
In a recent discussion on pest management challenges, Eric Morgan, VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, shed light on the evolving landscape of crop protection strategies. Morgan…
