Industry leaders recommend the ‘Four Rs’ as a guide for applicators and producers. The guidelines are critical for protecting pollinators, retaining product efficacy and ultimately saving the producer money. In…
UC SAREP Reinstates Grant Program with $77,000 in Awards
…water demand and weeds. The Agricultural and Land-Based Training Association will be piloting an ag plastics recycling program, with an emphasis on Spanish-speaking small-scale producers. UC Davis will be developing…
Industry Members Supportive of Reintroduction of DAIRY PRIDE Act
…as being derived from dairy animals. However, enforcement of those standards has been exceptionally lax with numerous plant-based products continuing to use the terms ‘milk,’ ‘yogurt,’ and ‘cheese’ in their…
NRCS Seeking Project Proposals for On-Farm Trials
…part of NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program. A total of $25 million will be invested in On-Farm Trials for 2021. Producers will be provided with incentive payments to help…
Almond Matters: Precision Irrigation Even More Vital in Dry Years
…multitude of benefits for growers as well as the environment. Making the most efficient use of water can help producers mitigate the cost of sometimes scarce water supplies. Through the…
Fruits and Vegetable Purchases Incentivized with American Rescue Plan
…many positive ways. In the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers,…
CRP Expansion to Provide Further Participation Incentive
…what it does best—preserve topsoil, sequester carbon, and reduce the impacts of climate change,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “We’re working in partnership with producers and…
Legislation Is First Step Toward Establishing Viable Carbon Markets
…through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help alleviate barriers of entry for producers. The legislation seeks to provide clarity on how a carbon market will function and make…
Robert Bonnie Nominated to Oversee USDA Farm Programs
…Administration, Bonnie had served as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “Under Robert’s steady hand, America’s farmers, ranchers, producers and landowners will see renewed focus on building and maintaining…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…producers to help with compliance. Introduced by Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, the bill is being sponsored by American Farmland Trust (AFT). The legislation was passed out of the Assembly Agriculture Committee…
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
…a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. The week’s most important headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
…Field Outreach and Education Tom Devol said it’s an opportunity for them to bring new information to producers that they normally would get at an in-person Almond Conference. “We’re going…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
…for producers, but rather help U.S. cotton to remain attractive to retailers and ensure the viability of the industry for growers. “The use of the self-assessment and the use of…