…and manage loans while relying on FSA’s guarantee as a safety net. Lenders participating in the program must meet eligibility requirements, including regulatory oversight and experience in agricultural lending. Four…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…said. The state is collaborating with the USDA and public health partners to ensure safety measures for workers and to investigate the virus’s spread within bovine herds. However, she acknowledged…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…efforts related to the statewide citrus pest and disease work plan, which includes outreach, education, and programs for pest detection, analysis, and treatment. The current vacancies are: Two grower representatives…
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Heat wave in summer with high temperature and lack of water. DepositPhotos image Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…irrigation, and food safety. Users can explore courses of varying lengths, with some providing essential overviews, such as “What is Whole Orchard Recycling?” or focusing on specific areas like soil…
California Releases 2023 Air Monitoring Report on Pesticide Levels
…were detected at measurable levels but remained below safety limits. These include 1,3-Dichloropropene, Captan, DDVP, Methyl Isothiocyanate (MITC), Malathion, Methyl Bromide, and Pendimethalin. However, DPR is closely monitoring Chloropicrin, which…
Glassy-Winged Sharpshooters Found in Stanislaus County
…2026. A public meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. to discuss the plan, and residents will be notified prior to treatments. Biocontrol measures have also been…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-14-24
…feed starving flocks, while state and federal officials scramble to address the policy gaps that left them unprotected. With no safety net in place and government agencies slow to act,…
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…farming,” he said. “We have something for dairy, we have something for grain, but poultry? Nothing.” One of the key concerns is the lack of a safety net for poultry…
Two California Dairy Workers Infected with HPAI
…the situation and has advised those who work with poultry or dairy cows to follow recommended safety practices to minimize exposure. These measures include wearing protective gear and avoiding contact…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-08-24
…goals to expand aquaculture in U.S. federal waters. Winters highlights NOAA’s National Seafood Strategy Implementation Plan, focusing on improving U.S. aquaculture through regulatory and legislative support for offshore operations. Listen…
California Taskforce Seizes More Than $2.3 Million in Illegal Cannabis
…2,652 cannabis plants, 116.95 pounds of processed cannabis flower, and multiple containers of illegal pesticides, including isoprocarb, a toxic, unregistered chemical. Authorities arrested one individual for unlicensed cannabis cultivation and…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…outreach to underserved communities. In addition to environmental improvements, the projects will promote community involvement in tree planting, forest management, and workforce development. They will also help urban areas better…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…2015 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) requirements under the Agricultural Worker Protection Standard (WPS). This rule strengthens protections for more than two million farmworkers and pesticide handlers, ensuring their safety from…