…Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers Association, Walt Duflock, described some of their industry resources that will be highlighted at this year’s FERA USA event. “We’ve got an economic…
Central Coast Rangeland Coalition Fall Workshop October 17
…and constraints of the rangeland restoration and improvement process, which will feature personnel from Swanton Pacific Ranch, San Benito Resource Conservation District and Cal Poly. There will also be a…
NCBA/PLC on ESA Amendment Act
…Dan Newhouse (WA) and Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR). This legislation would reform the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to provide more timely conservation efforts on America’s rangeland. PLC Executive Director and…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
…percent decline from last year’s 824,000 tons. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service notes the decline is linked to a reduction in bearing acres, down four percent from the previous year….
New Trade Advisory Committee Members Being Sought
…20, 2024. More information can be found on the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service website. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
There are some opposing views of the USDA’s September Net Farm Income Report. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by ilixe48/DepositPhotos Administrator of USDA’s Economic Research Service,…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
…the May forecast. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports the expected harvested acreage as being 226,000, down 11 percent from 2023. While favorable spring conditions helped the processing tomato crop…
Kern County Subbasin Considered for SGMA Probation
The California State Water Resources Control Board is considering placing the Kern County Subbasin on probation because of concerns about its groundwater sustainability plans. A public hearing about this decision…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
…State Water Resources Control Board from collecting groundwater pumping data or charging extraction fees in the Tulare Lake Subbasin. Originally issued on July 15, the TRO now remains in effect…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
…Administered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), the CRP is nearing its 27 million-acre limit, showing how popular these programs are. “It’s through all FSA’s conservation programs that we are…
USDA Releases Updated Guidance on Labeling
…improve the environment. The Food Safety and Inspection Service reviews the evidence to support these claims that can only be included on meat and poultry labels once they’ve been approved…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…Grape Crop Provisions. “With the increasing number and severity of natural disasters, the Risk Management Agency is pleased to give grape producers in California another option when it comes to…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…and correcting errors in the current database? How often is the Farm Service Agency reviewing data for accuracy? What mechanisms are available for stakeholders to report inaccuracies? “We believe it…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…shared that a troublesome aspect of wildlife conservation efforts and elk restoration in the state has brought a new predator to grazing lands. Wolves pose a threat, especially to calves…