…Committee leaders spoke before the group fanned out across Capitol Hill. They discussed the challenges they’ll face in getting the farm bill passed this year and urged attendees to speak…
Water Board Authorizes More Than a Million Acre-Feet of Groundwater Recharge
…stormwater underground. However, the pace of extreme weather events challenges all of us to accelerate our recharge efforts.” The 180-day permits were developed for seasonal purposes and can be issued…
VofV: How Bayer’s Dr. Frank Wong Overcame His Skepticism About Biologicals
…and vegetables that you can sell and market…There needs to be a way to address those types of challenges,” he said. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
…opportunities exist for young people. Guys like me aren’t doing the innovation. It’s the young folks that are doing it,” he said. As far as challenges for the ag industry,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-05-23
…the DPR, solar considerations for landowners and groups urging for the passage of the Shipping Reform Implementation Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Groups Pushing for Passage of Shipping Reform Implementation Act
Another push for the Shipping Reform Implementation Act. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act (HR 1836) is designed to help with slowdowns…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
…working on issues highlighted in the report. However, Nemeth said that “no amount of paperwork will solve the challenges of climate change.” She also pointed out that many of the…
VofV: Asking the Right Questions with Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation
Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, shares how he views challenges and opportunities in his role to be an actor of change…
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
…assessment of the energy needed and greenhouse gases emitted in all stages of production and compared that with beef. One of the current challenges with lab-grown meat is the use…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…The proposed changes include adjustments to prevented planting coverage based on harvest prices for revenue protection insurance. Input is also being sought on industry challenges or experiences since the “1…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…a combination of challenges outside of their control.” FSA will begin accepting applications for ODMAP on May 24, 2023. Eligible producers include certified organic dairy operations that produce milk from…
VofV: Rabo Research’s David Magaña on a Global Approach to Consumer Desires
David Magaña is Vice President and Senior Analyst of Rabo Research in North America for fresh fruits, vegetables and nuts, and he shares his global perspective on the present challenges…
Newsom Seeks to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
…key factor in the proposals is addressing the time-consuming process related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Legal challenges under CEQA would be limited to 270 to achieve a…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
…when you consider it.” Wet and cold weather that lasted well into April was one of the challenges growers were facing this year. Planting Pima cotton past the middle of…