…to provide a plan of action sometime in the next few months. They have been working with community members in crafting a framework for research and funding priorities moving forward…
California Unlikely to Benefit from New Navigable Waters Protection Rule
…exactly where they stand in terms of waters of the United States,” Wade noted. Regulatory issues related to water have become even more prominent as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
2020 Plant and Soil Conference Coming Up in Fresno
…the 2020 California Plant and Soil Conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Fresno Convention Center. The conference offers PCA/pesticide applicators, CCA, and nutrient management continuing education credits. The…
UCANR to Establish First-Ever California Organic Institute
…Janet Napolitano. “California’s organic farmers already benefit from UC ANR’s pest management, irrigation and crop production research, and this partnership with Clif Bar will give UC more capacity to focus…
Voices Of The Valley Podcast: Energy Independence Discussed in Salinas Valley
…Valley Energy Forum which will cover what’s happening across the state from an energy perspective, how to invest in sustainable infrastructure, and how Salinas Valley cities are improving and promoting…
Several Chlorpyrifos Questions Raised by CFBF
…Work Group released its preliminary recommendations that put forth a five-year action plan for navigating the impact that the cancellation of chlorpyrifos is going to have. One of the points…
Ag Groups Applaud New WOTUS Rule Definition
…with the WOTUS rule is likely going to result in a series of legal proceedings stemming from previous enforcement activities related to the rule. Many in the agricultural community have…
USDA Looks to Strengthen Packers and Stockyards Act
…the enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. The new rule, Undue and Unreasonable Preferences and Advantages Under the Packers and Stockyards Act, is being offered as a means…
Significant Changes to Organic Import Guidelines on The Way
Substantial changes are on the way for the National Organic Program. The Office of Management and Budget is currently reviewing the “Strengthening Enforcement Rule,” which will support ‘a broader strategy…
Legislation Introduced to Allow CBD in Dietary Supplements
…to “amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of hemp-derived cannabidiol and hemp-derived cannabidiol containing substances.” The bill would also charge the U.S. Department…
Chlorpyrifos Alternatives Workgroup Roundtables a ‘Complete Travesty’
…with regards to what the alternatives are or how they’re actually going to solve this problem. This, in my opinion, was an opportunity for them to check the box that…
Almond Update: First GSA Plan Deadline for SGMA This Month
The first major deadline for the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act is January 31. Agencies for critically over-drafted basins will submit their sustainability plans to the state for consideration. Almond Board…
California Almond Community Announces Five-Point Pollinator Protection Plan
…long-standing commitment to researching, protecting and improving honey bee health. Pollinators are essential to the production of many nutrient rich fruits, vegetables, and nuts, including almonds.1 In fact, every almond that…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 01-14-20
…the industry awaiting tariff details in tomorrow’s phase-one agreement signing with China, and reports on vineyard pest management and upcoming meetings. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast. Danielle Leal…