The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is working to understand the financial well-being of California producers. For the next several months USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will be gathering…
Vilsack Outlines USDA Opportunities During Confirmation Hearing
…of issues including COVID-19 relief, biofuels, discrimination, and trade. In his opening address to the committee, Vilsack highlighted a philosophy and challenge put forth by Robert Kennedy. “Some people…
Farmworker COVID Safety Project Launched Through UC Davis
…project is we understand ag and the challenges and unique issues that our industry faces. So, all these resources are going to be geared towards ag employers and our workforce,”…
ACEP Final Rule Released by USDA Includes Several Updates
…The ACEP final rule also incorporates public feedback that was provided on the interim rule released in January 2020. ACEP provides financial and technical assistance to help keep agricultural lands…
Conservation Practices Proven to Lower Carbon Footprint in Recent Study
…climate issues remain a priority, the figures from the study detail the role that agriculture has in addressing climate concerns. “That study reveals that our conservation practices are definitely helping…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
…be some secondary benefits in the future for industry members participating in the Protocol. “With all the emphasis now – particularly with this new administration – regarding environmental issues, we…
California and Denmark Sign MOU on Climate Smart Dairy Collaboration
…of Denmark and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is centered on innovations and technologies that address climate issues in dairy production. During a virtual signing event, CDFA…
Winery Wastewater Guidelines Impact Half of All California Operations
…with water quality issues, there is some concern that a statewide mandate may not be the best approach to the issue. “The permit has these blanket requirements based on size…
Research Network to Take Comprehensive Look at Bee Health
…understand health issues in bees and explore the potential for developing medications to address those issues. Lastly, the network will also be working on methods for better bee monitoring. The…
USDA Providing Temporary Debt Relief to Thousands of Farmers
…extending deadlines and offering other flexibilities under the Guaranteed Loan Program. According to USDA, the temporary debt relief will help address financial pressures for more than 12,000 farmers. The relief…
COVID Shines Light on Difficult Process of Bringing Food from Farm to Table
…rise to a greater appreciation for American farmers. While the majority of supply chain issues have since been straightened out, the pandemic shed some light on the work involved in…
Budget Proposal Highlights Climate Resiliency as A Major Priority
The proposed budget from Governor Gavin Newsom includes several provisions for helping the state address issues of climate change. Part of the climate smart agriculture funding allocations in the budget…
Western Growers Names Next Class for Future Volunteer Leaders Program
…fresh produce industry. Over the next two years participants will shadow members of the WG Board of Directors to learn about federal, state, and local issues that impact the industry….
Innovation Accelerator for the Wine Industry Coming to Sonoma County
…is designed to bring industry members into close contact with innovators that have viable solutions to agricultural issues. “We’re really excited about this opportunity,” said SCW President Karissa Kruse. “It…