…farm groups including the California Farm Bureau Federation and California Association of Winegrape Growers have filed a brief as part of Wonderful Nurseries’ lawsuit against the Agricultural Labor Relations Board…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
…less than 10 percent of total recharge volumes, has shown promising growth due to its cost-effectiveness. Local policies promoting better groundwater accounting and incentives for landowners have been instrumental in…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-17-24
…in other countries impact the U.S. farm labor pool. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging 19:13 June 8, 2024: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues 09:58 May 18, 2024: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County 10:12 May 11,…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…CRP supports wildlife, soil health, and carbon sequestration. It offers participants annual rental payments and cost-share assistance for maintaining these lands. Interest in the program has been high, with over…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-10-24
…economies are putting additional pressure on ag labor supplies. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. The Sites Project Authority announced that if the Sites Reservoir were already operational, it would likely be…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
A new study warns that a renewed trade war with China could cost California agricultural exporters up to $1 billion annually. Economists from UC Davis and North Dakota State University…
Farm Bill Advances After House Ag Approval
…the cost of the broad support that’s needed to pass a bill on the House floor. “ American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a statement, “We applaud…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
…there, if there’s any activity at all, it’ll knock them out,” said Burkdoll. “I understand there’s a lot of cost and it’ll nickel and dime you to death, literally, to…
Benefits of the Delta Conveyance Project Far Exceed Costs
The Delta Conveyance Project is anticipated to provide significantly more benefits when compared to the costs associated with the project. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) released a benefit-cost analysis…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…the cost and streamline the process,” she said. OAI seeks to assist farmers in meeting the regulatory requirements for organic certification. The provision of subsidies to support the transition process from…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…Key agricultural and labor organizations, including the North American Millers’ Association and U.S. Wheat Associates, support these changes, which aim to enhance the Food for Peace program without additional taxpayer…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…Easing the financial burden of obtaining organic certification Through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP), USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will cover up to 75% of organic certification costs…