VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, Eric Morgan said their cover cropping system in tomatoes is showing promise. The approach has resulted in a sizable decrease in…
‘Dangerous’ Water Rights Legislation Continues Moving Forward
…President and CEO of Western Growers. “But it has accommodated growth in this state. It has accommodated water sharing and it increasingly accommodates environmental needs for water flows.” One of…
Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Treated Seed Regulations
Two environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in regard to treated seed regulations. The lawsuit was filed by the Center for Food Safety…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…San Diego. Director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Gabriele Ludwig said changing MRLs will likely increase the need for more communication within the…
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
…meeting environmental standards. Alicia Forsythe, Environmental Planning and Permitting Manager of the Authority said that every analysis that was run demonstrated that water would be available for the project. “This…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
The future of ag relies on innovation. That message came from Dr. Daniel Sumner, from the Dept. of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of California, Davis. He was…
National Dairy FARM Excellence Award Nominations Open
…third year. The awards recognize farms and evaluators who demonstrate excellence in the FARM Program. Awards are given in four categories, including Animal Care and Antibiotic Stewardship, Environmental Stewardship, Workforce…
Week in Review: WOTUS Reined In & Fewer INSV Issues Than Last Year
The broad authority of the Environmental Protection Agency in its administration of the Waters of the U.S. rule has been curbed. Issues with Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) appear to…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…innovation.” The consultations are being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regarding Mexico’s Presidential Decree on genetically modified (GM) corn. “The USMCA was written to ensure that producers in all…
Disappointment in EPA’s Final Rule for Plant Incorporated Protectants
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule regarding Plant Incorporated Protectants (PIPs). PIPs are classified as pesticidal substances that are produced by plants, along with the genetic…
VofV: Asking the Right Questions with Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation
Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, shares how he views challenges and opportunities in his role to be an actor of change…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…USMCA as well as the NAFTA agreement it replaced. He says the protections within the USMCA are important to consumers as well as producers. “At the end of the day,…
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
…Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, and member of the INSV Task Force. The wet weather has kept areas of the Salinas Valley greener much further into late spring…
Producers Still Have an Opportunity to Apply for USDA Revenue Loss Programs
…in light of support from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). Nine organizations are partnering with FSA to provide application assistance for ERP Phase Two. Free assistance is being made available…
