…the land’s physical challenges into a stewardship example with the help of the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Ron and Judy found out about NRCS from a flyer and enlisted the…
EPA Report Shows American Ag Reduced GHG Emissions
…American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said of the findings, “We’re doing more with less and proud to lead the world in agricultural advances,” adding, “smarter farming, new strategies and…
Citrus Industry Groups Provide Context of COVID-19 Damage to USDA
…aid for the agricultural sector. “We thought it’d be helpful for USDA and also our congressional delegation to have some specifics on what we’re seeing within the citrus industry today…
California Rice Salmon Pilot Project Making Steady Progress
…for the fish in California rice fields. The project is largely being funded through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in an effort to develop the process on a larger…
Lawmakers Propose “California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package”
…protect and train agricultural workers vis-a-vis COVID-19, including by providing them face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) — Funds an outreach campaign of public service announcements and workplace signs,…
USDA Taking Feedback on Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…August 1. Industry members and other stakeholders are being asked to identify the most important innovation opportunities for the future of agricultural productivity and environmental conservation. Input from the agricultural…
USDA Working to Mitigate the Cost of Milk Dumping
…USDA’s decision is a balm for thousands of dairy farmers participating in these important risk-management programs,” President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation, Jim Mulhern said in a…
Week in Review: Appealing for Regulatory Relief and $5 Billion Sought for Produce Industry
…new regulations. The citrus industry is working to navigate a tumultuous marketing year and lawmakers take issue with Governor Gavin Newsom’s approach to water policy. The most notable agricultural news…
Dairy Struggles with Extreme Shift in the Market
…moving quickly off of retail shelves, other dairy products are being left behind amidst the effective shutdown of the food service industry and educational institutions. “The problem for the dairy…
Permanent Smoke Regulation Imminent as Timeline Shortens
…COVID-19 has severely limited the availability of respirators. “It is essential that agricultural employers pay close attention to the new proposed rule as well as take advantage of their opportunity…
Plant a Fruit Tree-Reduce Stress and Store Trips
…Many local nurseries nationwide, is operating curbside service: Customers just call, place their orders and drive over at a designated time. It’s a safe, simple process that doesn’t put employees…
The Western View: Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face?
…has written for agricultural publications since the 1980s. He was a regular contributor to California Farmer Magazine. His commentary “The Western View” is a regular feature on Farm City Newsday…
On-Farm Trial Looks at Holistic Impact of Soil Health Practices
The first On-Farm Trial in California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking at the collective impact soil health practices can have on orchard…
Dozens of Ag Groups Ask for Regulatory Pause During Pandemic
Nearly 40 industry groups representing various agricultural commodities are asking for a regulatory pause as California addresses issues related to COVID-19. In a letter addressed to Governor Gavin Newsom, the…