…financing plan consists of $424 million in support from a variety of sources. Funding will be provided by Friant-Kern Canal contractors, the Eastern Tule Groundwater Sustainability Agency, the San Joaquin…
Growing Matters: BeSure About Applications by Following Labels
…can take to ensure pesticides don’t harm pollinators and other wildlife,” Valent U.S.A. Sustainability & Stewardship Manager Leslie Garcia said. One of the ways the industry can achieve this is…
Slow Process for Moving Ag Professionals into the Digital Space
…Valley Virtual AgTech Summit centered on new technologies and bridging the gap between and ag and tech sectors. During one of the panel discussions, VP of Product and Sustainability for…
New Report Shows Need for Agricultural Research Investment
…and elsewhere is imperative to the health and sustainability of American agriculture and its future as being the breadbasket of the world.” The report was commissioned jointly by AFBF and…
Bond Legislation Introduced to Improve California Food System
…initiatives, and address groundwater sustainability. Additionally, the bond legislation calls for $750 million for investments in infrastructure aimed at combatting hunger. The approach seeks to improve food access through a…
SGMA Video Series Now Available in Three Languages
…really been involved in the SGMA process,” Espinoza explained. “Farmers and community members need to be involved so that these Groundwater Sustainability Plans and future land and water use decisions…
‘First Receiver’ Sticking Point for New Food Safety Rule
…‘First Receiver in the rule. “It’s defined as the first entity to take possession and ownership of the product beyond the farm,” said Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability Ed Treacy….
Food Traceability Proposed Rule Raises Concerns from Industry Members
…Foods, establishes enhanced recordkeeping standards for foods on the Food Traceability List. Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Vice President of Supply Chain and Sustainability, Ed Treacy said the proposal is a…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-08-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering a collaborative exchange project that looks at dairy sustainability,…
Wine Industry Sustainability Highlighted in Recent Report
California producers have been making continuous strides in wine industry sustainability over the years. A recent report from the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance (CSWA) shows the vast majority of the…
Applications Being Accepted for Sustainable Winegrowing Leadership Awards
…awards will be accepted through April 2. Vineyards and wineries participating in sustainability programs in California are eligible to apply in four award categories. The Environmental Award recognizes operations that…
Participation in U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol May Bring Added Benefits to Growers
Participation in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol may provide some added benefits for growers moving forward. The program sets sustainability standards for cotton growers and provides measurable data on stewardship…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 01-20-21
…safety research, details of the streamlined H-2A rule, and a new sustainability guide that has been released for the feed industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Details of the 2021 Agricultural Outlook Forum Program
…sessions and 100 expert speakers. Presentations will cover a variety of topics including supply chain resilience, managing risk and ensuring sustainability, along with innovation, technology, and productivity. Listen to the…