…have raised concerns regarding the precedent Prop 12 could set moving forward. Farm groups have noted support for ensuring the health and safety of animals. The argument against Prop 12…
NCC Announces 2023 Beltwide Cotton Conferences
…Cotton Engineering-Systems Conference is planning presentations on data analytics, robotics, remote sensing, and unmanned aerial vehicles, among others. Those planning to attend are encouraged to register via the BWCC home…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…safety costs for farmworkers, meatpacking workers, and grocery store workers. A total of $670 million is being distributed through the Farm and Food Workers Relief Grant Program (FFWR). Fifteen organizations…
Soil Carbon Monitoring Efforts to Expand with $8 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be enhancing soil carbon monitoring efforts with an $8 million investment. Building on the carbon monitoring network is part of USDA’s overall plan…
Week in Review: Newsom Signs Card Check Legislation & Farm Bill Needs for California Dairy
…Geoff Vanden Heuvel highlights the dairy safety net as being particularly important. Revised figures from the California Cotton Pest Control Board show that acreage was more substantial than previously reported….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 10-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers an upcoming low-cost food safety training opportunity, considerations and challenges for going organic…
California’s 30×30 Conservation Plan Moving Forward
The 30×30 conservation plan dictated by an executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom is beginning to take shape. Initially signed back in 2020, the order commits California to conserve 30…
California Dairy Industry Priorities for the Next Farm Bill
…Producers Council, Geoff Vanden Heuvel highlights the dairy safety net as being particularly important. During farm bill listening sessions held in California, Vanden Heuvel has said there have been significant…
Dairy Research Centers Celebrate 35 Years
…the network’s six regionally based centers. This system has supported more than 400 dairy industry companies with research-based solutions related to processing, food quality and safety, ingredients, and other areas….
Officials Work to Develop Regulatory Response to New Citrus Disease
…any positive finds in commercial groves. However, over 550 positive trees have been identified in the city of Tulare. The triple-digit heat slowed surveying efforts, as symptom expression of the…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
…have developed nicely, the last heatwave in California may create some issues for the rest of the crop. As part of the continued effort to increase food safety, the U.S….
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
…safety program Entry-Level Driver Training requirements that were passed in 2012. The training classes range from $450 to $8,500 and can take up to 20 days to complete. Senator Rounds…
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
…they’re doing,’ and understand the food safety that goes into our food culture and make great decisions when they go shopping and understand that when there’s legislation coming on, that…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
As part of the continued effort to increase food safety, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be conducting targeted sampling of leafy greens. On-farm surveillance sampling of leafy…