…its carbon footprint. The researchers found that a 46 percent reduction in GHG emissions per unit of beef is possible when applying certain production practices. The use of carbon sequestration…
California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote
…critical work of bolstering grower viability through innovative marketing, industry affairs, production research and grower education.” Listen to the radio report. California Avocado Commission Approved in Unusual Vote About the…
Solano Gold Offers Some Flexibility for California Prune Production
The Solano Gold cultivar can provide some flexibility in production for California prune growers. Manager of the Prune Breeding Program at UC Davis, Sarah Castro explained the Solano Gold cultivar…
Explorer Course Being Offered by Center for Land Based Learning
…how to put those together. There’s also some basic production, soil science, irrigation science, etcetera,” said CLBL CEO Mary Kimball. “If one of those timeframes works and you’re interested in…
Pressure is Rising to Reinstate the Organic Animal Welfare Rule
…production of organic milk, eggs, and meat. In 2017, the Trump administration initially blocked the rule before withdrawing it entirely. A letter from more than a dozen industry groups was…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…practices that will boost production on farms and ranches. CIG offers opportunities to develop and demonstrate conservation practices with a proven record of success but not yet to be widely…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…veal, pork, and eggs from animals not raised according to California standards. The provisions affecting pork production are set to take effect beginning in 2022. A recent RaboResearch report describes…
Farm Groups Push for Swift Action on Agriculture Labor from The Senate
…in acquiring enough labor to keep up with production. The group asserts that agriculture labor reform would bring much-needed stability to the industry. California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…Crop breeding, crop protection, climate change, animal health, animal disease and foodborne illnesses, and pandemics are critical areas requiring research investment. The report highlights the need to increase crop production…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
A new cost study on the production of pistachios has now been made available. The new study was made possible by UC ANR’s Agricultural Issues Center, UC Cooperative Extension and the UC…
USDA Will Be Engaging Producers About New Hemp Rule
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to engage with stakeholders about the final hemp production rule that recently went into effect. The Final Rule establishing the U.S. Domestic Hemp…
Voting is Underway for QIP Sunset Referendum
…of Agriculture Karen Ross back in January. The voting period opened on March 4 and dairy producers will have until June 1 to submit their ballots. California Market Milk Producers…
Best Dual-Purpose Breeds to Considering if Raising Sheep
…noses and unique ears that are large and upright. Their feet are dark and both their legs and head are free from wool. Besides meat and wool production, other reasons…
Seaweed Feed Reduces Cattle Emissions More Than 80 Percent
…to the level required to scale up the practice within the industry. Multiple companies are working on scalable production methods, to which Kebreab indicates the work has been promising. The…