…Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, and Western Growers. The core of the issue is how PIPs developed through gene editing will be regulated. In the letter, the groups assert that…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…Program. Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States Rule. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has opened grant applications for commercial dairies and livestock operations to implement methane emission reduction measures. CDFA’s dairy and livestock methane programs…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…to be updated. “In the United States, we haven’t been able to really address this effectively for nearly 40 years. We need a formal process for that so our labor…
What’s Next for Biden’s WOTUS Rule?
Questions linger as federal officials try to rework the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has indicated that it will update the WOTUS rule…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…part of the U.S. economy and our trade relationships with other countries. “Twenty percent of farm revenue in the United States is from exports. It supports about a million jobs…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
Increasing accessibility for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is one of the priorities for the Almond Alliance of California in the upcoming farm bill. CREP is a component of…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…report will offer a suite of potential solutions that can be applied to subsequent legislative efforts. The Agriculture Workforce Coalition, which includes the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) and Western…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 06-23-23
…CREP value for western producers, the tentative schedule for GSA probationary hearings, and comments from the hearing on broadband. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
Earlier this week the Western Growers Association (WGA) hosted the inaugural 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from government officials, growers, agtech innovators, and…
Farmer/Congressman Supports Dignity Act for Immigrants
…including stopping illegal immigration; providing a dignified solution for undocumented immigrants living in America; strengthening the American workforce and economy; and ensuring the United States remains prosperous and competitive in…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
…Almond Alliance is one of the four technical assistance providers, which includes the Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Self Help Enterprises, and Western United Dairies Foundation. These groups can help…
Coalition Encourages Bolstering U.K. Trade Opportunities Through UNITED Act
…President with more authority in negotiating a trade agreement between the United Kingdom (U.K.) and the United States. Supporters describe the legislation as “a tremendous opportunity” to strengthen trade ties….
Week in Review: Sites Project Progressing & Audit Highlights Shortcomings of CA Water Management
…administration of water supplies. The U.S. Trade Representative is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. UC Davis Professor and…