The Organic Trade Association (OTA) recently published a white paper detailing how federal policy can best support organic production. The ‘Advancing Organic to Mitigate Climate Change’ paper details the value…
Week in Review: New Romaine Rules for Salinas Valley, Newsom Vetoes Friant-Kern Canal Fix
…recently signed continuing resolution has provided the Commodity Credit Corporation with replenished funding. To receive all of the top agricultural headlines in your inbox each week, subscribe to the newsletter….
Legislation Introduced to Enhance Meat Processing Infrastructure
…U.S. while assisting smaller operations. The bill is generating positive responses from several industry groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, National Bison Association, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association, and National Farmers…
Freezing Avocado Shoots: the ‘Han Solo Treatment’ Security Blanket
…U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service has germplasm repositories in Miami, Florida, and Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. The potential issue with field repositories is that the trees are still vulnerable…
Housing for the Harvest Continues to Reach Rural Communities
The Housing for the Harvest Program created by Governor Newsom is making its way to more agriculture communities. The program provides temporary hotel housing for farm workers and food processors…
The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame
…at a high price. I’m Len Wilcox and that’s the Western View from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Compared to 1876, This Election is Tame About…
PRICE Act Looks to Improve Cattle Market Conditions
…U.S. Cattlemen’s Association. Provisions include updates to the Packer and Stockyards Act and creating opportunities for small processors and cooperatives. The bill would direct the ISDA to provide Congress with…
NRCS Names Priority Watershed Areas to Receive Financial Assistance
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has identified five priority watershed areas to receive resources and support. Through the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI), agricultural producers…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 10-06-20
…of hydrating nut trees before applying nutrients and researchers looking at more sustainable agricultural mulch. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Danielle Leal…
CDFA Teams with UC Davis to Provide Additional Smoke Testing
…cost per grape sample is $246. The UC Davis Department of Viticulture and Enology, and the UC Davis College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences will be providing wine analysis. The…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for 2020 CalAgPlate Grant Program
…in funding to promote agricultural education and leadership activities for students. Since the CalAgPlate program was first established, it was provided more than $1.4 million in funding support for agricultural…
Conservation Challenges Highlighted in Subcommittee Hearing
Several conservation challenges were highlighted during a House Agricultural Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry. Testimony centered around the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and how conditions of COVID-19 have been…
Friant-Kern Canal Repair Bill – SB 559 – Vetoed by Governor Newsom
…last year’s legislative deadline. Supporters were hopeful that SB 559 would have better success this year. The legislation was supported by a diverse group of stakeholders including several agricultural organizations….
Farm Groups Encourage Continued WTO Membership
A large group of agricultural organizations is encouraging the U.S. to remain members of the World Trade Organization (WTO). In a letter to U.S. trade officials and congressional leaders, the…