…level. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has been a significant collaborator in multiple different projects looking at water use. One particular area of focus has been gathering a…
Congress Working Towards Next Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief Package
…next COVID-19 relief package. Vice President of Washington Operations for the National Cotton Council, Reece Langley said that any relief legislation likely won’t come until after November 3. “While they…
Industry Groups Encourage Mandatory Labeling for Cell-Based Meat
…and Seafood Innovation (AMPS Innovation) sent a joint letter of suggestions. The two groups ask that USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) solicit more input for what the labeling…
EU Prepared to Impose Tariffs on American Goods After WTO Decision
…products including tractors, chemicals, handbags, and aircraft. Also included on the list is a variety of agricultural goods such as table grapes, prunes, citrus fruits, and various nuts. Dombrovskis also…
Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nomination an Easy Process
…the time to submit someone you know for their long-term service, contributions, or innovations to the almond industry. Listen to Williams’ full interview. Almond Update: Almond Achievement Award Nomination an…
Beef Industry Challenges to Be Addressed Through USDA Initiatives
…on risk management education funding, livestock market reporting, and producer training opportunities will be emphasized. New funding opportunities are being made possible by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s…
Enrollment Period for USDA Safety-Net Programs Open
…of improvement, recent depressed prices and drops in revenue compounded by the effects of the pandemic have seriously impacted the bottom line for most agricultural operations,” Administrator of USDA’s Farm…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Push-pull Strategy Synergistic Effect
push-pull The logic behind the push-pull strategy with agricultural pests has been around for a while and is simple. You repel the insect with one product and attract them with…
Groups Rallying to Defeat Proposition 15 As Ballots Go Out
With ballots being sent out for the upcoming election, groups are refocusing efforts to oppose Proposition 15. The measure will eliminate the voter-approved tax protections for commercial and agricultural properties…
Prop 12 Challenge Meets Defeat in Appeal Court
…and the National Pork Producers Council. The NAMI filing was rejected by the 9 circuit U.S. Court. Supporters of Prop 12 are calling this recent court ruling a win. In…
Week in Review: Fires May Help Winegrape Oversupply and The Latest Citrus Forecast
…Canadian officials to address the latest rules implemented on romaine lettuce coming from the Salinas Valley. Subscribe to the newsletter to receive all of the week’s top agricultural news stories….
Proposition 12 Still Scheduled for 2022 Implementation, For Now
…“Proposition 12 does not impact an industry that is inherently national or requires a uniform system of regulation” in its three-page ruling. The case initially began back in 2019 with…
Conservation Reserve Program Producers Received 1.68 Billion in Payments
…said Richard Fordyce, Administrator of USDA’s Farm Service Agency. “Lands enrolled in this program conserve soil, improve water quality, provide habitat for wildlife, sequester carbon, and benefit agricultural operations.” Through…
More Industry Groups Issue Support in Fighting Prop 12 Provisions
…was filed in support of the legal challenge to Prop 12. The brief was filed by a group of industry organizations including the National Association of Manufacturers, National Cattlemen’s Beef…