…and Consumer Services,” National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Dr. Barb Glenn said in a press release. “Deputy Secretary Bronaugh deeply understands how agricultural and food policies work…
Another Record Almond Crop Forecasted by USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) is forecasting another record almond crop for California. The 2021 California Almond Subjective Forecast estimates a three percent increase…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 05-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering why flexibility is needed in conservation programs, a subjective…
Sustainability Challenge Looks to Startups and Scaleups for Ag Solutions
…next level. Christian noted that there are multiple ways that winners will benefit from the challenge. “They will have immediate access to our R&D team resources working with my team…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
…and the Water Data Consortium is a natural fit for ensuring the platform meets local and state needs long term.” EDF, the Consortium, the Department of Water Resources (DWR), the…
Mexico’s Organic Requirements for U.S. Exports Delayed Until 2022
…the United States and Mexico, one of our most important export markets.” The regulating body for organic products in Mexico is the National Service for Animal and Plant Health, Food…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
A partnership between the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the Midwest Bioprocessing Center is looking at the value of hemp as it relates to personal care products. The new cooperative research…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…conservationists. The discussions focused on cooperation between farmers and urban water users in order to address the challenging water year. “The whole region has a water problem; the whole state…
California Drought Declaration Extended to 39 Additional Counties
…Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) will consider modifications for reservoir releases and diversion limitations. Greater flexibility will be added to regulatory requirements and procurement processes. The water transfer process will…
Congress Hears from California Rancher About Wildfire Resilience
The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands discussed wildfire resilience at its most recent meeting. Wildfires in California have been particularly devastating in recent years,…
Conserving and Restoring America the Beautiful Report Outlines 30×30 Plan
…for supporting Tribally led conservation and restoration priorities. Additionally, the report indicates a need for expanding collaborative initiatives and investment in conservation projects to help create jobs. “We are pleased…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…be invested in 85 public-private partnerships through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS Acting Chief Terry Cosby said the projects will help bring about solutions to…
More Than $92 Million in LAMP Grants Being Made Available
…Agricultural Marketing service will be providing technical assistance to help applicants with RFAs. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester…
Carbon Bank Pilots Before USDA Rollout?
…means for combating climate change. USDA climate adviser and President Joe Biden’s nominee for USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie has also been a longtime proponent…