The continuing resolution recently passed by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden includes several important provisions for agriculture. The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act will keep…
Governor Newsom Signs $15 Billion Climate Package
…Resilience Action Plan. An additional $5.2 billion will be invested over three years to address water challenges and enhance drought resilience. Funding will be used to support projects to secure…
American Bumblebees Could be Listed as Endangered
Image by Josef Pichler from Pixabay The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the American bumblebee, whose populations have plummeted by nearly 90 percent, may warrant Endangered Species Act protection….
Applications Now Open to Compete in AgSharks Pitch Competition
…Impact-driven entrepreneurs and startups that are developing technologies that promote a more healthy and sustainable food and ag system can apply for the competition before October 11. Listen to the radio report…
Are There Benefits of Starting a Pollinator Garden?
What is a pollinator garden, and why you should start your own. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Pollinator gardens are great way to attract all sorts of insects…
USDA Investing $3 Billion to Address Multiple Agricultural Issues
…severe storms, floods, drought and wildfire events damage their operations and impact their livelihoods. We know these challenges will continue into 2022, and others may emerge,” Vilsack said in a…
American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Country of Origin Labeling
Senate Bill 2716, the American Beef Labeling Act, was recently introduced by U.S. Senators Cory Booker, John Thune, Jon Tester, and Mike Rounds. The legislation seeks to reinstate the mandatory…
Report Highlights Meat Processing Challenges and Solutions for California
…said Tomich. “The bottom line is actually concerning. Small-scale facilities for slaughter and processing of meat have been closing. That’s been a decadal process…The result of this is that our…
CoBank: Ag Retailing Future Driven by Precision
A new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange says the ag retailer of the future has an opportunity to earn more income from precision agronomy services and emerging sustainability management programs….
Climate Neutral: Getting Beef and Dairy There by 2050
…carrot approach of financially incentivizing these reductions. As a result, the dairy industry has made very meaningful investments, particularly in and around manure management,” said Mitloehner. “In California, the dairy…
USDA Takes Steps to Build More Sustainable, Resilient and Inclusive Food Systems
…formation of the Coalition of Action on Sustainable Productivity Growth for Food Security and Resource Conservation. This global, multi-sector coalition will accelerate the transition to more sustainable food systems through…
DeLauro introduces Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act
House Appropriations Committee Chair Rosa DeLauro introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act. The Connecticut Democrat says the legislation will increase and improve the Department of Agriculture’s procurement of fresh…
Funding Available for Developing More Sustainable Pest Management Tools
…to safer and sustainable pest management. The increased funding is being made possible through the latest state budget. DPR has invested more than $13 million to fund 71 projects within…
Governor’s Veto of AB 616 ‘Protects the Sanctity of the Secret Ballot’
…praised Newsom for hearing the concerns of the industry in vetoing the bill. “The firm action taken today by Governor Newsom in vetoing 616 protects the sanctity of the secret…