…its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers for American agricultural exports. Transitioning towards sustainable groundwater usage is becoming more accessible for farmers and Groundwater Sustainability Agencies through involvement…
Ag Trade Caucus Urges Reduction of Trade Barriers Holding Back Producers
The recently launched bipartisan Congressional Agricultural Trade Caucus is leading an effort to urge the Biden Administration to prioritize agriculture in its trade agenda by reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers…
USDA Investing in Western Wildfire Reduction
USDA is investing more money into reducing wildfire risks in California and other Western states. Gary Crawford has more in This Land of Ours. The USDA is investing another half…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…purpose. Reducing fertilizer costs with investing in in new fertilizer capacity in the U.S. So, there’s a broad array of strategies.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…Farm employers are reducing the hours of overtime worked by their employees due to hourly limitations established by AB 1066. The California Water Commission has approved a white paper focusing…
Vilsack on Food as Medicine
…can be a better consumer, if you will, reducing the risk of chronic disease, we can also, I think, free up resources that can then go into building a healthier…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…leaf blight. These diseases attack the flowers, potentially reducing the yield as flowers develop into harvestable nuts. Highlighting the significance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, Samler states, “An…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
Farm employers are reducing the hours of overtime worked by their employees due to hourly limitations established by AB 1066. Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy with the California Farm…
Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
…Committee offices in Fresno, the hearing aims to address recommended amendments by the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee) to Federal Marketing Order No. 989. The proposed changes include reducing Committee membership,…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…Significant resources have been committed to expanding export opportunities for specialty crops. McKalip highlighted the progress made in reducing tariffs in India, which should benefit the almond industry. The administration…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…safety, promoting traceability capacity, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Projects eligible for funding range from expanding processing capacities and acquiring specialized equipment to enhancing worker safety through technology adoption. The…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…for infesting most of the walnut, almond and peach orchards of California, causing extensive damages by reducing quality of fruits and nuts,” researchers say. Climate change can lead to shifts…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…both commercial use and UC research, mating disruption is proven effective in reducing NOW damage. “We’re offering financial incentives and technical assistance for using the NOW mating disruption simultaneously in…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…leaves, stalks, branches, grass clippings, sawdust, corrugated cardboard, paper) A nitrogen source, greens (food waste) Water Air The second approach is using worms, said Lorna Bravo, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County…