…sustainable pest management in 2050,” said Karen Ross, Secretary of the California Department of Food and Agriculture. “People are looking for additional solutions, better solutions, and integrated solutions.” The Sustainable…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…species. The recycled water will offset a significant portion of local groundwater use, contributing to sustainable use of the basin and the recovery of groundwater elevations. The project will help…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…in light of restrictions from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The farming operation is in an area that has lost a lot of its surface water supplies. In light of…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
The Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate inspired by California’s Proposition 12. Introduced by Senator Roger Marshall, the EATS Act is being cosponsored…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…bee. USDA photo by Scott Bauer USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) seeks input for fiscal year 2024 Plant Protection Act funding to protect American agriculture and natural…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
We spoke last month with Congressman John Duarte of California when he was one of only two Republicans to vote against H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act. He has…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers concerns at West Coast ports, new salinity management guide for almond growers, comments…
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
Growers dealing with salinity issues in their orchards have a new resource to help better understand the problem. The new Salinity Management Guide for Almond Growers has been developed by…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…(R-CA) is a co-sponsor of the updated Dignity Act, which was recently reintroduced by a bipartisan group of representatives led by Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Veronica Escobar (D-TX)…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-14-23
…to support agrivoltaics research and taking initiative on groundwater recharge efforts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…on-farm. Other supporters of the legislation include American Farmland Trust (AFT) and the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. “The Agrivoltaics Research and Demonstration Act would secure USDA’s role in advancing this…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
A coalition of nearly 50 food and agriculture organizations is encouraging lawmakers to support the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act. The legislation was introduced…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-12-23
…emission-reducing benefits of E15, concerns with the development of the sustainable pest management program, and comments from the recent specialty crop hearing. Tune in to the show for these news…