The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) helped producers address a variety of 2020 challenges. The unprecedented pandemic created turmoil throughout the entire food supply chain. COVID-19 challenges…
Using Ag By-Products in California Dairy Feed Crucial for Sustainability
…the relationship between dairy farmers and other crop producers. Researchers from UC Davis and UC Cooperative Extension note that the practice of upcycling ag by-products has a significant impact on…
AB 1788 Guidance for New SGAR Restrictions
…for agriculture.” Earlier this month, Arroyo said his office was fielding calls from producers about the new restrictions. The Department of Pesticide Regulations (DPR) issued the guidance that Arroyo said…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
Blueberry growers from across the U.S. are banning together to form a more unified front to support the industry. Blueberry producers have come together to establish the American Blueberry Growers Alliance in…
Michael Regan Nominated as The Next Leader of EPA
…Other groups to issue notices of support for the nomination include the Association of Equipment Manufacturers and the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC). “NPPC congratulates Michael Regan on his nomination….
Significant Conservation Work Continued Despite the Challenges of 2020
…Concerns Tool allows producers to search for specific conservation solutions that can benefit their operation. The new Conservation at Work video series also provides information on how producers are achieving…
USDA Announces New Regulatory Framework for Animal Biotechnology
…livestock producers need all the tools in the toolbox to help protect against animal diseases and continue to meet the challenge of feeding everyone now and into the future. If…
Agricultural Groups Pleased with Latest Stimulus Package
…Livestock producers will also be eligible to receive 80 percent of their losses incurred due to canceled or delayed orders. The latest round of aid also provides $20 per planted…
California Olive Oil Crop Falls Short of 2.5 Million Gallon Estimate
…appears below. The 2020 harvest season has been full of challenges for both olive growers and millers. As expected, producers across the state experienced a short harvest season this year…
Counties Impacted by Wildfire Eligible for Emergency Conservation Program
…pre-disaster conditions. There are 41 California counties that are eligible for the program that assists farmers address damages from this year’s wildfires. Producers can receive as much as 75 percent…
Well-Known Herbicide Products Change Hands, Keep Label Details
…have a lot of herbicide options.” The two herbicide products have been valuable for California growers for a number of years. They are another important tool that producers can use…
Proposition 12 Challenge Receives State and Federal Support
…the Proposition 12 challenge include Texas, Wyoming, Georgia, Montana, and Missouri. The states’ amicus brief highlights the undue burdens that would be placed on producers outside of California. “The second…
Rural Broadband Projects to Receive $9.2 Billion from FCC
…producers cannot continue to be overlooked when it comes to expanding the benefits of connectivity. Fortunately, the FCC this week delivered on an important promise to continue expanding access to…
Developing Sorghum Opportunities in the West
There is a lot of work taking place to help develop sorghum opportunities in the West. National Sorghum Producers CEO Tim Lust highlighted the Salk Institute investing $2 million to…