…acre-feet of water. The diverted water has been used for groundwater storage, wildlife refuge support, along with other purposes. A total of nine temporary permits for groundwater recharge have been…
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
…Act (FIFRA). A petition asking EPA to regulate treated seeds as pesticides was rejected last year. The lawsuit has now been filed claiming that EPA violated the Administrative Procedure Act…
How Important is the “Natural” Label on Food?
…food choices and more sustainable production. However, regulatory agencies treat the claim as meaning nothing artificial was added and the product was minimally processed. It doesn’t necessarily make that product…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
An award for dairy producers returns this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible Management Program Excellence Awards are back for a…
Beagle Brigade Act Gaining Support
Support is growing for the Beagle Brigade Act. Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI-08) introduced the bill in the House and says it’s a vital act for agriculture. “It’s an act…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-05-23
…the DPR, solar considerations for landowners and groups urging for the passage of the Shipping Reform Implementation Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
Another push for the Shipping Reform Implementation Act. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act (HR 1836) is designed to help with slowdowns…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Dan Kildee on Beagle Brigade Act
He says it’s an act with a cute name and an important purpose. This week, Congressman Dan Kildee (D-MI) joins Sabrina Halvorson to talk about the Beagle Brigade Act and…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
…part of the Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap released by DPR back in January. Incorporating information from grower input, the cost study provides information on a hypothetical farm with 1,000 acres…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
A recent report highlights a multitude of shortfalls in California water management. An audit was conducted on the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and the State Water Resources Control Board…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
…and Rodenticide Act. It also establishes an exemption from the food or feed residue tolerance requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. John Murphy, Chief Policy Officer and…
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
…that need to happen. The Bureau of Reclamation is getting money from two significant federal funding sources, from the infrastructure bill and Inflation Reduction Act. It will bring billions of…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
A new cost of production study was recently published looking at Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta rice. Delta Crops Resource Management Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, Michelle Leinfelder-Miles said an updated…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers chickweed management in herbicide-resistant areas, researching a systems approach for addressing export pest…