Addressing food loss around the nation. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Composted Soil Cycle Image by lightsource/DepositPhotos USDA Food Loss and Waste Liaison Jean Buzby explains a…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-24-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Farm Groups Fight Back Against EPAs Electric Vehicle Mandate
Several industry groups are fighting back against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) electric vehicle mandate. The National Corn Growers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, six auto dealers, and the…
U.S. Releases Updated Climate Adaptation Plan
The U.S. releases an updated climate adaptation plan. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Kris/DepositPhotos The U.S. has just released an updated Climate Adaptation Plan. Gary…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
How to Stay Safe in the Heat
Ways to stay safe when working outdoors in the heat. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By filmfoto/DepositPhotos image If you have to work outside in severe heat,…
PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
…cap on penalties for employers who proactively or reactively comply with the Labor Code. Supporters of the Fix PAGA coalition include the Agricultural Council of California, Western Growers, Almond Alliance,…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
A recent report highlights the impact that cover crops have on water management in the Central Valley in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Key findings of the…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-20-24
…as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is looking for new members to join its 11 committees and workgroups that help guide the organization’s actions and direction. Individual participation in these…
Complexity of Heat Illness
The complexity of heat illness. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By j.dudzinski/DepositPhotos image One expert says heat illness is a complex medical issue and it’s hard to…
Additional Federal Funding for California Water Infrastructure
The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California. A total of $242 million is being allocated to improve water storage and conveyance in…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
Farmers are being reminded to report their crop acreage to their local Farm Service Agency (FSA) office after planting is complete, with most reports due by July 15. Deadlines can…