…and participating insurance providers approved by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) now can provide the common information from their acreage reports at one office and the information will be electronically…
Food Waste Research
…our nation’s natural resources. The announcement occurs just one week before world leaders gather at the United Nations General Assembly in New York to address sustainable development practices, including sustainable…
CFBF Seeks Movement on Drought Bills
…proposal that allows access to disaster funding for the worst fires, minimizes the impact of fund transfers on routine forest restoration activities and addresses the trend of increased wildfire suppression…
More Overhead Irrigation in California’s Future
…irrigation may also help with salinity management by uniformly leaching salts from a crop’s root zone. Precision irrigation, including overhead systems, are becoming ever more critical with coming groundwater regulations,…
Almond Board: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory Partnership
…test sites have the most potential.” While groundwater is coming under management by the state of California through the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, research and data is critically needed to…
White House Threatens to Veto Energy and Water Bill
…In a statement issued through the Office of Management and Budget, the administration rejected what it called “highly problematic ideological provisions.” In particular, the administration wants more funding for the…
Technology, Innovation and Food Waste
…Hollis Street, Ste. 100, Emeryville, CA 94608. Amyris is a renewable products company that provides sustainable solutions for a growing world combing science and technology. Invited speakers include: John Melo,…
Agri View: Food Distribution
…Market Facilities and Management Public markets have burned down throughout the world over the last few years because of inadequate structures and maintenance, poor management, fire-hazard practices, … or to…
EPA, Army Corps of Engineers Violate Law, Farm Bureau Tells Congress
…environmental regulations that are largely determined by the EPA. Parrish cited numerous examples of EPA and Army Corps mismanagement: The Corps has made jurisdictional determinations and tracked farming activities based…
Legislation Introduced to Set Food Labeling Standards
…Labeling Act and was introduced by Senator Richard Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat, and Representative Chellie Pingree, a Democrat from Maine. The Food Date Labeling Act proposes standardized language for retail…
Adama Reports Strong Volume Growth, Increased Profits
…the establishment of its commercial and operational activities. During the first quarter, Adama launched its direct sales in China, appointed its management team and was joined by dozens of new…
Biomass Incentives Resumed by USDA
…orchard waste. To learn more about BCAP or to enroll in updates, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/bcap or contact your local FSA county office. To find your local county office, visit http://offices.usda.gov/. Agriculture…
Study Reaffirms GMO Safety
…levels of resistance evolved in some target insects. If GE crops are to be used sustainably, regulations and incentives are needed so that more integrated and sustainable pest-management approaches become…
Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal
Report Confirms Benefits To U.S. Of TPP Deal A government report on the impact to the U.S. economy of an Asia-Pacific free trade deal confirms what the National Pork Producers…