California nuts growers looking for other avenues for disease management have a new tool available to them. As bacterial and fungal issues continue exhibiting more resistance to certain products it…
Locally Driven Water Initiatives Critical for Helping Guide National Assistance
…issues in the central and western states. NRCS Acting Chief Kevin Norton told stakeholders and landowners during the listening session that NRCS has had great success in addressing conservation goals…
Industry Groups Push Back on Emergency Safety Standards
…filed a lawsuit challenging the emergency temporary standards (ETS) issued by the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board (Board). Among the many issues highlighted in the complaint, the coalition…
Outgoing Administration, 2020 Brought Ag Innovation Progress
Several issues were addressed by the Trump administration that spread up innovation and eases restrictions. The American Seed Association (ASTA) is always at the forefront of innovation in agriculture. One…
FSA Helped Farmers and Ranchers Address 2020 Challenges
…significant demand for financial assistance after an increase to the amount producers can borrow was made possible through the 2018 Farm Bill. FSA set a new record in 2020, obligating…
FAS Ensures Strength of American Ag Exports in A Challenging Year
…markets, had to be made to navigate the challenges of COVID-19. Despite the obstacles presented by the ongoing pandemic, FAS was able to make progress on a multitude of issues….
Critical Habitat Definition and Exclusions Finalized Under ESA Rules
…became necessary after a 2018 Supreme Court case shed light on issues with how a critical habitat was to be evaluated. The final definition states that “For the purposes of…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…federal support to use existing trade laws to address issues with blueberry imports to help preserve and enhance domestic production. The Alliance is also wanting to raise awareness about the…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…Corn Growers Association are ready to work with Regan on environmental issues. The groups are hopeful that the change in leadership can allow for better engagement with the agricultural industry….
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…helped farmers, ranchers, and landowners implement conservation practices amidst a difficult year. NRCS has helped to address issues of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Through various outreach initiatives…
Farm Bureau Congratulates Padilla on Appointment to U.S. Senate
…him well for this role, and we know he will bring experience and knowledge of the state to Washington, D.C.” Johansson added, “The issues of California and the West are…
Making Sense of Biologicals: Biopesticides Not Immune to Resistance Issues
Biopesticides are not free from resistance concerns. Like any other product, using too much or relying on one mode of action will always increase the chances of pests developing resistance….
Understanding How the Climate Catalyst Fund Is Intended to Function
The Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund is intended to provide financial support for climate-related projects. It is intended to serve as a flexible financing mechanism to provide low-interest loans to…
Genetically Modified Pigs Approved for Human Consumption by FDA
…back in 1996, PPL Therapeutics. GalSafe pigs present a great deal of potential in the medical field. Organs and tissues from the animals can help address issues of immune rejection…