…And some of these costs can be ongoing if they’re production related and we’re losing efficiencies with some of the management of this style of farming. So as far as…
Week in Review: The Fight to Keep Farming in Sonoma & Increasing Citricola Scale Challenges
Sonoma County farmers are facing some significant challenges with proposed local ballot Measure J seeking to ban operations that can be classified as concentrated animal feeding operations. There have been…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
…use of these lands since 1934, helping manage and maintain them. The lawsuit claims the new rule introduces unauthorized changes without Congressional approval, posing risks to ranching communities and rural…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. Western United Dairies and the Almond Alliance…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…to End Factory Farming. It is also being supported by organizations including the animal rights activist group Direct Action Everywhere and World Animal Protection. Multiple efforts are underway to highlight…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
At the 2024 Salinas Biological Summit, President and CEO of Woolf Farming and Processing, Stuart Woolf shared his experience with biologicals in agriculture. He noted that with the increased interest in…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…qualify for EU. Allow EUs by organic farming practice for alfalfa seed, almonds, apples, avocado (California), cabbage, canola, citrus (Arizona, California and Texas), coarse grains, cotton, ELS cotton, dry beans,…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…it will provide $10 billion for projects to improve water and wildfire resilience, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable farming. Significant funds are allocated for improving groundwater quality and supply, particularly…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Biologically Integrated Farming Systems and “proactive” integrated pest management. “It’s a way of bringing a whole commodity group or a whole region around a particular pest issue,” said Ross, “and…
Water, Rest, and Shade are Key to Heat Illness Prevention Plans
…to the agricultural industry, ensuring that farming operations are compliant with laws and regulations. For more information or questions regarding heat illness prevention, visit AgSafe.org or call 209-526-4400. Contributing Author:…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…reduce greenhouse gases and have established implementation standards. CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation will need to receive proposals by August 2. Proposals will be evaluated by academic and…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…success and sustainability in farming operations. “The Capital for Beginning Farmers Act proposes an innovative, yet balanced, pilot loan program that will serve a real need to uplift the next…
Grower Collaborators Needed for Rice Research Projects
…are seeking collaborators to help with the rice research projects so that new methods can be applied in farming operations. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern Sponsored Content Let’s…
Nation Watches Anti-Ag Activists in California
…or locally operated,” Ghirardelli said. “Absolutely our foodshed here in Sonoma County is very much family farming.” Farm Bureau and other ag organizations are pulling together to educate voters about…