…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
Financial Assistance Available to Farm Loan Borrowers
…part of the $3.1 billion to help certain distressed farm loan borrowers that was provided through Section 22006 of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). “USDA continues to make progress on…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…Dr. Dan Sonke, BDG Director of Sustainability. The Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant program will help incentivize and advance the adoption of sustainable production practices within the almond industry. Growers…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…The GSP had been submitted by the Westlands Water District, in conforming to requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). DWR had initially issued an incomplete determination on the…
Clean Air Act Does Not Impede the Right to Repair
…prohibit manufacturers from dissuading the use of independent repairers. “The Clean Air Act makes no distinction between repair by a manufacturer versus another party. Actions that qualify as repair or…
Senator Boozman Says No Mandatory Conservation Programs
…situation where we have a farm bill that makes it such that you have to be climate-friendly enough to participate in the risk management tools, conservation-friendly enough,” he said. “So,…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…adoption of proven IPM systems or practices. Grant applications will be accepted through January 18, 2024. “To accelerate the systemwide adoption of sustainable pest management across the state, we need…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Week in Review: Quarantine Established for New Pest & Citrus Forecast Declines
…for growers. The Department of Water Resources recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
USDA Research Identifies Moths that Slow the Spread of Invasive Fern
…Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants ( http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu ) and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, Invasive Plant Management Section. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-03-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CARB setting standards for other ag producing states, CDFA’s manure management program enrollment…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced both the Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act and the Specialty Crop Mechanization Assistance Act. The Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act was…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-01-23
…on the workforce development program in Stanislaus County and the Farmer to Farmer Education Act that has recently been introduce into the Senate. Tune in to the show for these…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…our offices,” said John Berge, Acting Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs at the Farm Service Agency (FSA). “So, we extended it to August 11. We initially opened it up on…