…Administration, Bonnie had served as Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. “Under Robert’s steady hand, America’s farmers, ranchers, producers and landowners will see renewed focus on building and maintaining…
SGMA Assistance Bill Moving Through Legislative Process
…producers to help with compliance. Introduced by Assemblymember Carlos Villapudua, the bill is being sponsored by American Farmland Trust (AFT). The legislation was passed out of the Assembly Agriculture Committee…
Week in Review: Limited Drought Action Taken and Potential Help Coming for Valley Canals
…a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. The week’s most important headlines can be sent directly to your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
E. coli ‘Foreseeable Hazard’ Understates a Complex Situation
…E. coli outbreaks over the last few years. The report stated the all of the events traced back to neighboring livestock operations as the source of contamination. The FDA called these incidents…
Legal Challenges to Prop 12 Continue With Support from 20 States
The legal challenges brought against California’s Proposition 12 are continuing to move forward. The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), and the North American Meat Institute…
Almond Update: Industry Roadshow Gets Info Back In The Field
…Field Outreach and Education Tom Devol said it’s an opportunity for them to bring new information to producers that they normally would get at an in-person Almond Conference. “We’re going…
How Public Investment in Ag Research Fills Gaps Left by Private Sector
…value opportunities in major crop and livestock categories that can generate profits, leaving other areas underexplored. Companies also have less incentive to research areas that benefit society broadly but are…
Cactus Pear Shows Potential as Climate Resilient Commercial Crop
…forage for animals and livestock, and ultimately it can also be used for a bioenergy crop,” said Cushman. “The last thing that it can be used for is terrestrial carbon…
Enrollment Open for U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol for 2021 Cotton Crop
…for producers, but rather help U.S. cotton to remain attractive to retailers and ensure the viability of the industry for growers. “The use of the self-assessment and the use of…
Klamath Water Users Brace for Tough Conditions With Low Allocation
…adjustments accordingly. The lake will be kept at or above a minimum elevation of 4,138.3 feet. To help offset some of the burden on producers, federal agencies will be providing…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-20-21
…declaring drought in California can be ‘tricky’ and the majority of California dairy producers are using ag byproducts in feed. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes,…
Budget Action Brings Assistance to Small and Underserved Farmers
Last week California lawmakers enacted a budget action that will provide much-needed support for small and underserved producers. Senate Bill 85 contains significant support for wildfire suppression efforts as well…
Almond Girl Jenny: Using the Tools Available to Help the Industry
Farming in California continues to become more difficult and complex each year. Water availability, labor shortages, and regulations all contribute to the challenges producers have to navigate. Some of the…
Ag Byproducts Proving to Be Immensely Popular As Dairy Feed
…About 112 of the 138 dairies who fed byproducts, fed almond hulls,” Heguy noted. California growers produce a wide array of ag byproducts for dairy producers to choose from. Some…