…legislative response to ensure full operational capacity.” The request is for $161 million in additional USDA funding to be dispersed throughout multiple programs and initiatives. The White House notes that…
Almond Update: Incentives Help Pay for Upgrades, Orchard Recycling
The Almond Board of California is reminding producers around the state that two beneficial incentive programs remain open for applications. The first being the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s National Air…
USDA Continues Focus on Service During COVID-19 Outbreak
…impacts to operations. FSIS is also working to prioritize inspection at establishments based on local conditions and resources available. Yesterday, USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Greg Ibach…
Applications Being Accepted for Multiple NRCS Opportunities
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is currently accepting applications for a variety of programs. The NRCS opportunities that are available include the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) as well…
New FDA Plan for Leafy Greens Food Safety
…certification programs, and collecting that information in a centralized ‘Leafy Green Data Trust.’ The new leafy greens food safety approach will also include meeting with different growers to address issues…
CA Rep. Costa Drills Perdue on Trade During House Ag Committee Hearing
…the nation including several California representatives. In Perdue’s testimony, he discussed how USDA works to sow prosperity in rural America through the implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill, conservation programs…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…and the environment. In a statement, Perdue noted, “This agenda is a strategic, department-wide effort to better align USDA’s resources, programs, and research to provide farmers with the tools they…
Josette Lewis, Ph.D., named Chief Scientific Officer
…of ABC’s agricultural research programs. Following the retirement of Dr. Karen Lapsley on July 31, 2020, Lewis will assume responsibility for human nutrition and biomass research, which Dr. Lapsley will…
Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit to Focus on Leveraging Innovation Through Skilled Workforce
…continually strengthen ag education through degree programs, partnerships with four-year universities and skill-focused training for current workers. Dr. Hsieh, who joined Hartnell in September from Miramar College in San Diego,…
USDA Looks to Expedite Technological Advancements
USDA just announced its newest initiative, Agriculture Innovation Agenda, to spark innovation across the agriculture industry. According to USDA the, “department-wide initiative to align resources, programs, and research to position…
New ‘Roadmap to an Organic California’ Report Released
…the health of California communities. The Roadmap report lays out policy recommendations that encourage an increased focus on soil health as well as further investment in water efficiency programs and…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…The new initiative was announced during the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Ag Outlook Forum last week and is designed to align department resources and programs to address the global demand…
Live, Adult Spotted Lanternfly Found in California
…been keeping an eye on this pest. It was a portion of Allied Grape Growers’ annual meeting presentation and was also a topic at several educational sessions around the state….
Taking A Cooperative Approach to Issues Such as Water
…cannot wholeheartedly fix some issues, there are various programs and projects that are implemented to help facilitate collaboration between environmentalists and those involved in production agriculture. By bringing the two…