…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 CIR…
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…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…Democrats remain ready and willing to work with Republicans on a truly bipartisan farm bill to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong.” Listen to Will Jordan’s program…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…to producers transitioning to organic The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is awarding $5 million to Oregon Tilth and Organic Farming Research Foundation to strengthen…
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
…devoted to farming and ranching in 2021, nearly nine percent of that was organic production site acreage. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Lawmakers Explain Farm Bill Proposals
…of three major goals: keeping farmers farming; keeping families fed; and keeping rural communities strong. That’s the framework that we are using.” The 2018 Farm Bill is currently under a…
House and Senate Agriculture Committees Release Farm Bill Overview
…SNAP adjustments. “This is a serious proposal that reflects bipartisan priorities to keep farmers farming, families fed, and rural communities strong,” Stabenow said in a press release. “The foundation of…
Ag Producers Have Until May 24 to Apply for Initiatives Supporting Bird Populations
…two important initiatives help our California producers improve their operations to keep habitat for critical avian species healthy, safe, and abundant, while keeping our farmers farming,” NRCS California State Conservationist…
Bayer Leads New Alliance to Protect Glyphosate Use
…legislative solutions ensuring consistency in labeling and maintaining domestic availability of farming innovations, specifically glyphosate. The group emphasizes science-based regulation and opposes state regulations conflicting with EPA determinations. The Alliance…