…who spearheaded a farmer-led groundwater recharge program, emphasized the need for collaboration and transparency among agencies, cities, and growers to ensure smarter water management without billion-dollar investments. With perfect Central…
New Tax Provision Eases Capital Gains Burden for Farmers
A recent reconciliation bill includes a provision that could offer meaningful relief to farmers facing large capital gains taxes. Kelly T. Wilfert, Extension Farm Management Specialist at the University of…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…equipment and technologies. Groundwater Management and Broader Participation Participants also explored the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on farming operations and environmental planning. The act continues to…
American Agri-Women Advocate for Agriculture on Capitol Hill
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Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
Flush Irrigation Systems to Prevent Failures
…in soil health and water management. By properly maintaining irrigation lines, growers can ensure efficient water delivery, avoid system blockages, and support efforts to replenish groundwater—especially important in drought-prone areas…
Boosting Beef Demand Through Sustainability and Consumer Trust
…cattle management and animal care. By encouraging ranchers to become BQA certified, the industry can build consumer trust through verified standards and education. Building Consumer Trust Through Certification Recent consumer…
California Farm Bureau Awards 2025 Scholarships
…law degree focused on agricultural law. Rustici Livestock and Rangeland Scholarships 43 students received awards for careers in beef and sheep ranching or rangeland management. Since 1955, the foundation has…
The Growing Edge: Pistachio Pest Watch – Vital Insights from the Field
…facing past pest pressure or optimizing your IPM strategy, this episode delivers practical, field-tested tips you can’t afford to miss. Slow down your sprayer and tune in—your trees will thank…
R-CALF Urges Action on Screwworm Near Border
Persistent Threat Prompts Industry Warning The New World Screwworm (NWS), a serious livestock pest found in Mexico, continues to threaten the U.S. cattle industry as it moves closer to the…
Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters
…around agricultural policy. Canada’s Trade Moves Raise Concerns for U.S. Meat Exporters Supply Management Safeguards Stir Unease Borror highlighted Canada’s longstanding efforts to protect its domestic supply management systems—especially in…
Yuma, Arizona: Winter Lettuce Capital Powering Ag Innovation
…Their success demonstrates that with the right technology and management, desert agriculture can thrive. Enter Danny Bernstein, CEO of The Reservoir, an ag-tech innovation hub dedicated to revolutionizing specialty crop…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-15-25
…turned to wildfire preparedness and the new federal stance on forest management. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins testified that the USDA is elevating the national fire preparedness level and removing regulatory…
CDFA Opens Grant Program for Invasive Pest Management
Adaptive IPM Grant Targets California’s Invasive Pest Threats The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced the opening of its Adaptive Integrated Pest Management for Invasive Agricultural Pest…