…Long-Term Operation of the Central Valley Project (CVP) as well as the State Water Project (SWP) Draft Environmental Impact Statement. The document includes proposed revisions to the operation of dams,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, ag groups urge EPA to amend Endangered Species Act processes and the Bureau…
Federal Food Administration Act Seeks to Reorganize Food Safety Oversight
…a new agency focused on food safety. This agency would be called the Federal Food Administration and would be established within the Department of Health and Human Services The agency…
EPA to Assess Potential Pesticide Exposure Earlier in the Review Process
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced additional steps it will be taking intended to offer protection from pesticide exposure more quickly. The EPA will now evaluate the risk…
Investment of $27 Million to Support Optimization of California Ports
…partnership and the funding are expected to bring significant economic, environmental, and transportation benefits. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Citricola Scale Continues to Be A Challenge for Growers
…under the right environmental conditions. The past few years have created an optimal environment for citricola scale proliferation. “This is a soft scale insect that has one generation per year….
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…to End Factory Farming. It is also being supported by organizations including the animal rights activist group Direct Action Everywhere and World Animal Protection. Multiple efforts are underway to highlight…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…the presence of biologicals in agriculture, growers are hopeful of their efficacy especially as conventional methods for crop protection are lost to changing regulations in the state of California. “Having…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
Image by kristo74/DepositPhotos image The USDA Risk Management Agency (RMA) continues making improvements for specialty crops. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says recent crop insurance changes give specialty crops some of…
Lawmakers Want Action Following Chevron Deference Ruling
…limits the power of these agencies, which many lawmakers view as a necessary step to curb overreach. The committees overseeing various agencies, including the USDA, U.S. Forest Service, EPA, and…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…The IR-4 Project has helped secure over 23,000 pest product registrations on food crops. IR-4 has worked with growers, registrants, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to facilitate the advancement…
House Agriculture Meets to Examine Consequences of EPA Actions
Image by ccaetano/DepositPhotos image The House Agriculture Committee met this week for a hearing to examine the consequences of Environmental Protection Agency’s actions on American agriculture. In his opening statement,…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting in 2025. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer new coverage options, including…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…add some early season protection or suppression that allows us to be more effective with fewer sprays later in the season?” said Lewis. “Those are the types of things that…
