…crop has left supporting industries working diligently to catch up to the demand. Along with being faced with inadequate infrastructure to support large scale production, the hemp industry is also…
Feds Get Involved in Fixing Friant-Kern Canal
…still be an issue of funding any infrastructure improvements. There have been multiple attempts to garner funding for repairing the waterway, including 2018’s Proposition 3, which was voted down; and…
USDA to Make Funding Available in 2020 to Deploy High-Speed Broadband Internet Infrastructure in Rural America
…infrastructure to thrive, and that includes having access to broadband e-Connectivity. Under the leadership of President Trump and in cooperation with Congressional appropriators, USDA is proud to partner with rural…
Central Valley Grower Making Strides in Hop Production
…delivery to local breweries and the scope of investment into production infrastructure helps set the company apart from other operations. “Our processes are different than how they normally do it. …
Improving Nutrient Management in California
…kind of nutrient education and management,” Ross noted. “So, we’ve got a great infrastructure out there, that really supplements what Cooperative Extension has done historically.” Listen to the report below….
New Map Shows How Food Moves Through U.S.
…shown to be the most central to the overall structure of the food supply network. In future studies, the research team hopes to evaluate the specific infrastructure that is critical…
Realizing the Conservation Benefits of Precision Agriculture
…committee on behalf of the California Farm Bureau Federation highlighting some of conservation practices his operation has implemented over the years. “Our on-farm practices include building infrastructure to implement on-farm…
USDA Invests in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements in 31 States
…investing $201 million to improve rural water infrastructure in 31 states (PDF). “Modern, reliable and accessible infrastructure is critical to economic development and quality of life,” LaVoy said. “Under the…
SJV Water Blueprint Submitted for Water Resilience Portfolio
…serious economic impact that California water issues are having on agriculture and rural communities. The blueprint includes the restoration of essential conveyance capacity, new infrastructure, enhanced water management, and policy…
Ag Groups Respond to Trump Administration Announcement Upholding the RFS
…barriers and supporting infrastructure to help grow demand for higher blends of ethanol. American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF-Oct. 4, 2019) — The EPA announced a series of actions designed to…
Trump Delivers on a Key Promise to American Farmers
…budget process to consider infrastructure projects to facilitate higher biofuel blends. The Administration will continue to work to address ethanol and biodiesel trade issues. Since taking office in 2017, the…
UC ANR Takes In-Depth Look at the Cannabis Industry
…the guidelines for cannabis cultivation has undergone significant delays as the state works to build infrastructure for a commodity which is still federally prohibited. The July-December 2019 issue of the…
Concerns Over New Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico
…for the industry to develop the infrastructure to operate under the new agreement. Still, some U.S. officials have heralded the new tomato suspension agreement as a significant move in the…
Hope Remains for SB 559 Despite Failing to Pass in Legislature
…Senator Melissa Hurtado seeks to address the failing infrastructure of the Friant-Kern Canal. There is still an opportunity for the legislation to be reconsidered in 2020, as it was extended…