…to land, water and wildlife resources in their care. In California, Sand County Foundation presents the award with American Farmland Trust, and state partners of Sustainable Conservation and the California Farm Bureau…
Almond Update: Understanding Herbicide Resistance in Orchards
…assessing potential resistance in an orchard. How often has the same mode of action been used in the orchard suffering from weed pressures? Are the same management practices that have…
Comment Sought on Draft of California’s Climate Smart Strategy
…of California’s natural and working landscapes is outlined in the draft, with descriptions as to how they can be used to support climate goals. Opportunities for climate-smart land management are…
Nearly $2 Million Invested To Help Support Organic Industry
…Developing Cooperative Support for Organic Professionals, Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Apprenticeship Program for Organic Inspectors and Other Organic Professionals, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources for Organic Professionals. Overall,…
Responding to Black Fig Fly in California
…have black fig fly infestations to areas of the Central Valley is being strongly discouraged. As management strategies continue to be developed, growers are encouraged to closely monitor their orchards….
California Enters Domestic Mutual Reliance Agreement with FDA
…critical for ensuring a safe food supply. “Mutual reliance between the FDA and individual states is one example of the many actions the agency is taking to address our nation’s…
House Ag Committee Dems Want Ag Spending Preserved
…the Build Back Better Act. They point out that the provisions included in the agriculture portion of the Build Back Better Act will make transformative investments that will benefit agricultural…
Urban Agriculture Grants and Cooperative Agreements Selected by USDA
…and Innovative Production grant program supports both planning and implementation projects. Project activities include community gardening, job training and education, and increasing food production and access. A total of 10…
Nearly $150 Million Being Invested in 15 Sustainable Agriculture Projects
…working with partners to address groundwater over-use through a $10 million grant. The project will also include the development of educational programs and Extension efforts to support sustainable groundwater management….
Rod Snyder Appointment to EPA Praised by Farm Groups
…Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture, the National Corn Growers Association, and CropLife America. “AFBF congratulates Rod Snyder on his appointment as EPA’s agriculture advisor. There are several…
Reclamation Awards Construction Contract for First Phase of Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…Perini Joint Venture, based in Walnut Creek, was awarded a $177 million contract to perform the construction aspects of the first phase of work to repair the Friant-Kern Canal along…
FARM Act Seeks oversite on Foreign Ag Farmland Investments
Lawmakers introduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management or FARM Act. The legislation seeks to combat foreign interference in America’s agriculture supply chain through reforms to the Committee on Foreign Investment…
New Loan Guarantee Initiative Launched by USDA
…American Rescue Plan Act will be provided to support the program. The investment is designed to spur hundreds of millions more in lending through community and private sector lenders. The…
California Agricultural Leadership Program Selects 51st Class
…program, the participants will study leadership theory, effective communication, critical and strategic thinking, change management, emotional intelligence and complex social and cultural issues. The program consists of approximately 55 seminar…