…Innovation at Western Growers, the education session addressed the question of marketing around sustainable and regenerative practices. Duflock explained that both ‘regenerative’ and ‘sustainable’ have become very popular buzzwords, but…
VofV: The Interplay Between Water, Tech and Regulation
…automated, efficient and sustainable farm. Domonic, Netafim’s team leader of agronomy in the west, outlines how to take proven technology from Israel and tailor it to meet the needs of…
Proposed Changes to FSMA’s Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing changes to the Produce Safety Rule provision of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Proposed changes pertain to certain criteria for…
California Water Conveyance Upgrades Receive $100 Million in Support
…diversifying water supplies by supporting groundwater replenishment throughout the Central Valley and water recycling projects in Southern California. It’s a prudent investment in our water future.” The funding program to…
Hemp Producers Get Support With Improved Crop Insurance
In response to feedback received from the producers, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is improving crop insurance for hemp. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is strengthening the hemp crop…
California Walnut Board Supports Industry Growth During Record Crop Year
…that directly benefit immediate grower needs. Topics including pest management, food safety, product quality, and more were prevalent in these programs. UC Davis’ CWB-funded walnut breeding program released a new…
New Micro Farm Policy Available from USDA
…Management Agency (RMA). “The Risk Management Agency values collaboration and feedback from our customers, and Micro Farm is one way we’re responding to producers’ needs.” Micro Farm is offered through…
MPIRG Program Issues $32 Million in Grant Support
…labeling, and food safety requirements needed to achieve a Federal Grant of Inspection under the Federal Meat Inspection Act or the Poultry Products Inspection Act. Grant assistance can also assist…
Agronomic Minute: Planning for Early Weed Pressures
…of things. “A problem that growers deal with every year is making sure that they have an effective weed management strategy going into next season including a solid preemergent program…
Week in Review: Second Chances with USDA Programs, Build Back Better Moves Forward
…rule to replace the Navigable Waters Protection Rule. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow applauded the House of Representatives for passing President Biden’s Build Back Better Act. All of the…
Grants Awarded to Strengthen Local and Regional Markets for U.S. Ag Products
…Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt. LAMP was established in the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (Farm Bill) (Pub. L. No. 115—334) and received a supplemental appropriation through the Consolidated Appropriations Act…
Proposed Water Rule a Return to “Overreach”
…provides farmers with clarity about obligations under the Clean Water Act.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. Proposed Water Rule…
House Passes Build Back Better Act
…with the impact of climate change.” The National Association of Farm Broadcasting and the American Farm Bureau Federation contributed to this report. House Passes Build Back Better Act Sponsored Content…
Almond Update: New Twist on Winter Sanitation Awareness Contest
…taking the video element out of it hoping to get more people involved and actively participating in this contest. We’re making it a lyrics competition,” said ABC Senior Specialist of…