…given California’s changing climate, is a critical component of a more secure future for the communities, farms and wildlife dependent on the Central Valley Project for their water supply. We…
More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved
…supply that can withstand the weather extremes of drought and flood.” DWR Deputy Director of Sustainable Groundwater Management, Paul Gosselin said in a statement. DWR has disbursed over $350 million…
Trends in Agricultural Land Ownership
…year, which will only add to the limited supply available and more change in the marketplace. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Trends in Agricultural Land…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed SB 659 as a means for improving groundwater recharge efforts. The legislation known as the California Water Supply Solutions Act of 2023 was authored by…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…how we have on-site scientists or in some of these places, we have a pop-in scientist look across the supply chain. Hey, who can help these guys because we’re supplier…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…cover freeze, fire, hail, flood, irrigation water supply failure, and other causes. Similarly, kiwifruit producers in 12 California counties can insure against unforeseen weather perils, covering three varietal groups. In…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…they have a stronger level of commitment to this positive work environment? The resiliency of our food supply chains. How we need to address ag labor challenges and instability, how…
Dairy Business Innovation Supported Through $23 Million in Grant Awards
…on enhancing the resilience of dairy businesses and ensuring a consistent supply of dairy products for consumers nationwide. For additional details, those interested can visit the AMS Dairy Business Innovation…
AFBF Says Turkey Prices Down
…8.15 million birds affected in September 2022. AFBF President Zippy Duvall says, “The resilience of our food supply is an example of the strength of American agriculture, which is helped…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…to aid dairy producers in navigating market fluctuations, increased expenses, and unpredictable feed supply and pricing challenges. Having already distributed an initial $15 million in the first round, the total…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
A new pilot program that seeks to bolster the food and ag supply chain and tackle farm workforce challenges has been introduced by the Biden-Harris Administration. The Farm Labor Stabilization…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…between agricultural water users. WLA CEO, Lesli Allison said the findings can serve as a roadmap to better aligning water supply and demand in the basin, emphasizing the need to…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
Trade options for almonds have been moving in a positive direction recently. Retaliatory tariffs in India have been eliminated. Many of the supply chain disruptions related to COVID have largely…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
…that supports healthy lives and a healthy environment for all Californians, and an abundant, healthy food supply for future generations,” DPR Director Julie Henderson said in a press release. “I…