Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has recently submitted its 2023-2026 Phase One General Rate Case (GRC) which proposes a significant upsurge in energy rates. Over a four-year period, the proposal…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. The new position of Director of Sustainability has been…
Performance Measures Updated for Multiple USDA Programs
…recipients. Finally, the update is also meant to standardize measures across multiple programs where appropriate. “We value our partnership with USDA-AMS and we’re proud that the new measures reflect feedback…
Registration is Now Open for the Organic Grower Summit
…with an area specifically designed for agtech innovations. Discussion topics will include soil management, advances in agricultural technology, and controlled environment agriculture. “Our partnership with Western Growers is providing OGS…
Partnerships Sought for Restoring Wetland Ecosystems
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking partners for wetland ecosystem restoration on agricultural land. A total of $17 million is being invested through the Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership…
Ag Groups Make Recommendations for Strengthening Food Supply Chain
…addressing the challenges we face in supply chain disruptions will only be found through the continued partnership between the agricultural retailer, their farmer customers, and regulating authorities.” About the Author…
VofV: Cooperation and Data Sharing for Better Food Safety
…because of lack of trust. In this episode, he urges the need for trust among competing growers and handlers—as well as partnership with government agencies—to improve the industry’s food safety…
Health Bite: Eating for Better Mental Health
…high in sugar or artificial sweeteners, white carbs like pasta and rice, and trans fats as well as shortening and margarine. Substances like caffeine and alcohol should also be cut…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
…and improving promotion and coordination with potential partners. The comment period on the SWEEP draft report that was developed in partnership with California State University Sacramento’s Consensus and Collaboration program will close…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…one looking look at enhancing the productivity and nutritional quality of grain sorghum. Another project being funded is a a plant breeding partnership for the development of green chile pepper…
Groundwater Accounting Platform to Become Available Statewide
A new partnership seeks to make a groundwater accounting platform freely available to water users. The California Water Data Consortium (Consortium) and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and several state water…
USDA Partnership Looks at Hemp Seed Oil Potential for Personal Care Products
A partnership between the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the Midwest Bioprocessing Center is looking at the value of hemp as it relates to personal care products. The new cooperative research…
California Rice Acreage to Decline by One-Fifth Due to Drought
…important role in the Pacific Flyway, with seven to 10 million ducks and geese using the fields for habitat. “We’ll have 100,000 less acres of rice to be habitat for…
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Projects Receive $330 in Investment
…be invested in 85 public-private partnerships through the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). NRCS Acting Chief Terry Cosby said the projects will help bring about solutions to…