…working relationships intact and provide an avenue for resolving financial challenges. “The lion’s share of the work we do involves financial issues,” said CALAMP Director, Matt Strassberg. “We’re not an…
CRP Acreage Falls Short of Goal at Just Under Three Million Acres
…significant contributions to addressing issues of climate change. More than 12 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent have been mitigated through enrolled acreage. About the Author Brian German Facebook…
Week in Review: Higher Energy Rates on Horizon, Water Resiliency Resources Available
…the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. A grant of nearly $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will be used to evaluate potential…
USDA Announces Improvements to the Dairy Safety Net and New Pandemic Market Volatility Assistance Program
…pandemic, trade issues and unpredictable weather and are the life-blood of many rural communities throughout Vermont, the Northeast and many other regions. This targeted assistance is the first step in…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Receives Praise from Agriculture
…legislation seeks to address issues of maritime shipping that have been creating challenges for agricultural exporters. Among other things, the bill seeks to end the practice of shipping companies declining…
Industry Collaboration Aims to More Efficiently Address Water Issues
A partnership between Western United Dairies (WUD) and the California Cattle Council (CCC) will help farmers and ranchers address water issues. The new position of Director of Sustainability has been…
CDFA Still Accepting Comments on Proposed Updates to Healthy Soils Program
…Natural Resources Conservation Service. The HSP Incentives Program provides financial assistance for the implementation of ag management practices to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. HSP…
Almond Update: Sweeper and Pickup Tips to Reduce Dust
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has a variety of resources available to growers to help them reduce dust during harvest. Efforts to address issues of harvest dust are a…
San Luis Obispo Weathers 2020 With Solid Production
…and smoke taint. Nonetheless, he is confident that farmers and ranchers will continue to be resilient, no matter the issues that may arise. To get income breakdowns and predictions for…
Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Investment Package
…Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The pressing infrastructure issues facing our nation are too important to ignore, particularly in rural communities where modernization is desperately needed,” American Farm Bureau Federation…
Industry Groups Urge Congressional Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
…The coalition notes that increased funding for technical and financial assistance incentives can further the reach of current conservation initiatives. Increased funding can also help support more partnerships between conservation…
Project to Advance the Potential of Robotic Harvesting in Strawberries
…discussing the potential for collaboration. “A lot of the issues they’re having is with the plant characteristics that are currently in the industry: finding exposed fruit and getting the robots…
CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products
…workers. Listen to the radio report below. CDFA Issues Stop Use Notice on Organic Pesticide Products About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Senate to Begin Work on $1 Trillion Infrastructure Deal
…be used to support improvements to port infrastructure. Enhancements to the electric grid and power structures would receive $73 billion in funding support. Issues of rail services would also be…