…that a more voluntary and cooperative approach can be obtainable. Governor Gavin Newsom had previously highlighted voluntary agreements as being a critical component for the long-term sustainability goals for California…
Week in Review: Employers Could Bear COVID-19 Costs, Valley GSPs Overly Optimistic
A proposal from Governor Gavin Newsom that would pass COVID-19 costs onto employers was the top story this week. Groundwater Sustainability Plans in the San Joaquin Valley appear to be…
San Joaquin Valley Groundwater Plans: ‘Probably Not Realistic’
…The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) recently evaluated 36 Groundwater Sustainability Plans (GSP) from 11 critically over-drafted groundwater basins in the San Joaquin Valley and found that many plans…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 04-09-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how almond growers can maximize yields and sustainability in…
Almond Update: Maximizing Yields and Sustainability from Start to Finish
Setting an orchard up for maximum yield and sustainability is a long game for producers. There are lots of variables, and some are unpredictable such as mother nature. But UC Cooperative…
Farm City Newsday Monday, 03-23-20
…for bees and the second covering sustainability. Tune in to the show for these news stories and more. Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Value of U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol from a Global Perspective
At a time when sustainability and transparency are at the forefront of consumers’ minds, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol becomes an even more important initiative. Hill + Knowlton Strategies is…
The Western View: New Water Rules Spell Disaster
…shows that “the California economy will suffer unless responsible, balanced water reforms are enacted in the effort to achieve groundwater sustainability goals in the San Joaquin Valley.” The report says…
2020 Almond Festival at the State Capitol Coming Up in May
…great things that come from almonds and the importance of sustainability and innovation to the industry,” Almond Alliance President Elaine Trevino said in a news release. “We again invite almond…
Applications Being Accepted for Updated Healthy Soils Program
…carbon sequestration and help establish agricultural sustainability into the future.” The COMET-Planner tool has also been updated to include payment rates by USDA NRCS, which will eliminate the need to…
Tracking the Impact Water Regulations Have on Agricultural Land Values
…With some Groundwater Sustainability Plans been recently submitted for approval, surface water access will become an even more valuable asset as time goes on. There is significant concern among the…
Would Farmers Participate in a Carbon Trading System, Perdue Says “Absolutely”
…in the global effort to meet demand. We are committed as ever to the environmental sustainability and continued success, of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers.” But what will happen…
USDA Unveils Agriculture Innovation Agenda
…as a leader in the global effort to meet demand. We are committed as ever to the environmental sustainability and continued success, of America’s farmers, ranchers, foresters, and producers.” The…
Ag Groups Excited about New Sustainable Farming Coalition
…a false narrative that’s haunted us for as long as I can remember.” The new coalition is committed to environmental and economic sustainability and will be a direct resource for…