…costs, relentless inflation, natural disasters, volatile markets, labor shortages, and each consistently worsened by ill-conceived, half-baked executive action,” he said. “This committee has a magnificent mandate to deliver a Farm…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
…capabilities. Activities under the partnership will include helping the Forest Service develop a climate-informed reforestation action plan for each region. It’s funded through the REPLANT Act. The partners will also…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…conservation practices approved by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) without affecting crop insurance coverage. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) updated the Good Farming Practices Handbook to align more with overall…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes why some EPA Endangered Species Act proposals still need refinement and there’s a…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…The grant, part of CDFA’s Sustainable Pest Management Pilot Grant Program, aims to promote safer, sustainable pest control practices by incentivizing their use near sensitive habitats. This initiative aligns with…
Optimism in Christmas Tree Industry
…growing a real tree is a sustainable business,” O’Connor said. “That matches up with the values of this younger generation.” This is why Tim O’Connor says Christmas tree growers are…
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
…dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. Stay…
Ten Percent Initial Allocation for State Water Project
…this forecast does not impact current water supplies or water captured in 2023. Fortunately, most state reservoirs remain above average for this time of the year. “California’s water supply continues…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…inform and support applicants. The program, mandated by the Inflation Reduction Act, allocates $2.2 billion to offer financial assistance to those who experienced discrimination in USDA farm lending programs before…
No Current ‘Spin-off’ Plans for Bayer
…everything was at. Boydston said Anderson is currently working on implementing a new management structure. “He’s dedicated to getting that through the process, and then likely reevaluating things then,” Boydston…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
…Associate Director of Agricultural Research at the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa will be moderating several panels focused on actionable information for growers. “I’m quite excited with the content…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…recommended framework has already been proposed by CDFA’s Environmental Farming Act Science Advisory Panel. The framework for practices related to “regenerative agriculture” was submitted after a thorough review of existing…
California Awards Nearly $35 Million to Address Livestock Emissions
…awarded through CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation and the California Dairy Research Foundation. Grants through the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) totaling $21.41 million have been awarded to…
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
Last winter’s abundant surface water supply gave Westlands Water District the boost it needed to initiate a goal of replenishing 200,000 acre-feet of groundwater into District aquifers. Thanks to the…