…incent farmers for example, to try new biological approaches.” With high costs of production, it can discourage growers from attempting new production approaches. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Report on Specialty Crops in USDA Programs
Image by Lisa Marie from Pixabay A report from USDA’s Economic Research Service shows that the amount of specialty crops enrolled in federal risk management programs has nearly doubled in the last…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be enhancing soil carbon monitoring efforts with an $8 million investment. Building on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Director of Regulatory and Economic Affairs for the California Milk Producers Council,…
Potential Resistance Issue with Common Chickweed in Small Grains
…reports have been coming in indicating that a certain class of herbicides was exhibiting poor control. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said they have been responding to…
RMA Insurance Options for Specialty Crops, Organics
…Farm and answer your questions.” She said while Whole Farm is geared toward larger farms and Micro Farm toward smaller farms, the programs are similar. She also said the programs…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
…(PCC), California Biodiversity Council, California Biodiversity Network, and the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). The PCC will be chaired by CNRA Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat Jennifer Norris and…
Turkeys May Cost More This Thanksgiving
…in the spring and an uptick in cases in the fall are taking a toll, but farmers remain dedicated to ensuring America’s food supply remains strong.” Farm Bureau says it…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…type of farmer, a small farmer, but it is not much of a safety net for the farmers that produce the vast majority of the milk.” While supporting smaller operations…
Alexis Taylor Advances Through Senate Agriculture Committee
…farmers, ranchers and processors rely on overseas market to successfully run their operations,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade. “It is imperative that we have a…
Week in Review: Responding to New Citrus Disease & Federal Order Helps CA Dairy Producers
…process of a new farm labor stabilization and protection pilot grant program. Agricultural groups have issued support for the CREAATE Act and its purpose to support further development of export…
Ag Industry Disappointed by Newsom’s Signing of Card Check Legislation
Despite opposition from agriculture and business groups, Governor Gavin Newsom has signed the card check legislation AB 2183. Proponents of the bill such as the United Farm Workers (UFW) have…
DLSE Reviewing FLC Exam Results After Discovery of Discrepancies
Some Farm Labor Contractors (FLCs) that failed the state licensing exam, may have actually passed. Last month, the Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) realized that mistakes were made when…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…that definitely broadened my horizon as to what agriculture offers. It’s not just farm-to-table stuff, but it’s also the leadership aspect and the speaking abilities and just going out and…