Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the approval of 10 more Groundwater Sustainability Plans, the citrus forecast showing a…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to reduce barriers that producers face in accessing agricultural conservation programs. Congressman John Duarte, a farmer from California, is on the…
Week in Review: DWR Issues More LandFlex Grants & Grower Group Seeks Almond Board Changes
Three groundwater sustainability agencies will be receiving funding through the second phase of LandFlex. Similar to the development of the overall Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap, the plans for implementation will…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…notes the legislation addresses critical industry concerns. The Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act seeks to mitigate barriers that specialty crop growers encounter related to conservation programs. Adjusted gross…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently announced the approval of additional groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs). Ten plans were approved for non-critically overdrafted groundwater basins. Approval was given to the…
Cotton Growers Asked to Complete Survey
…U.S. cotton production is critical to help tell U.S. cotton’s sustainability story and document continuous improvement in the industry. To take the survey, cotton producers should visit www.cottoninc.com/AgSurvey. Listen to…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
The Department of Water Resources has awarded nearly $17 million through its LandFlex Program. Three groundwater sustainability agencies (GSAs) will be receiving the funding through the second phase of the…
IDF World Dairy Summit Heads to US
…record year in exports last year, we’re very well-poised to continue to grow in the years to come, and we’re leading on so many of the sustainability fronts that are…
Bureau of Reclamation Supports Water Blueprint for the San Joaquin Valley
…groundwater sustainability agencies. Laura Ramos, Interim Director of CWI’s Research and Education Division, highlighted the significance of collaboration, stating, “I’m excited to work with all of the different agencies and…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…San Diego. Director for Sustainability and Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Gabriele Ludwig said changing MRLs will likely increase the need for more communication within the…
Dispute Settlement Consultations Requested for Mexico’s GM Restrictions
…issue of biotechnology, which has been proven to be safe for decades. Through this action, we are exercising our rights under USMCA while supporting innovation, nutrition security, sustainability, and the…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…Devol noted that CASP was first envisioned as a predominately educational resource, but market pressures allowed it to become more. Questions related to sustainability and stewardship began being asked more…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…Britt Lundgren, Senior Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs at Stonyfield, said: “The costs facing organic dairy today are uncommon and putting serious strain on operations. USDA is right to…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
…sustainability.” A pump deployed as part of the effort is taking around five cubic feet per second (cfs) out of the Kings River and pumping it into groundwater basins. DWR’s…