…California Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and high water prices, which should be $15,000-$20,000 per acre but are $32,000-$42,000, are significant factors. The highest agricultural land values remain in Kern County…
California Prune Board Promoting Sustainable Farming Practices
Image by Smith from Pixabay The California Prune Board (CPB) is promoting sustainable farming practices through an educational marketing campaign, highlighting the state’s role as a leading producer of premium…
NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt
…sustainable conservation nationwide. NACD Welcomes New NRCS Chief Aubrey Bettencourt Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
CDFA Discusses Benefits of Urban Agriculture
…Additionally, the CDFA’s Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has rebranded to the Office of Agricultural Resilience and Sustainability, reflecting its evolution in sustainable farming over 30 years. CDFA Discusses…
National Farmers Union Launches Farmers Capital Fund
…America.” By investing in forward-thinking, economically sustainable solutions, the Farmers Capital Fund will help advance cutting-edge technologies, improve operational efficiency, and expand market opportunities that boost farm profitability. The initiative…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…36% increase in exports in 2024. The conversation also touched on the difficulty of switching crops and the importance of sustainable aviation fuel and renewable energy in California’s agricultural market….
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…sustainable growing. The segment then shifted to the Salton Sea’s accelerated shoreline retreat due to water management changes, posing health risks from polluted dust. Between 2002 and 2017, the retreat…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…sustainable market growth in the U.S. The board provides comprehensive market data, conducts nutrition research, engages with health professionals, and fosters industry-wide collaboration. Additionally, HAB reallocates funds to California and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-05-25
…specialty crops. They also delve into technological advancements such as precision agriculture and retrofitting tractors, as well as the growing interest in biostimulants and sustainable practices. Additionally, the show explores…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
…California Farmland Conservancy Program, which supports agricultural conservation and sustainable land management. If passed, SB 462 would allocate $20 million annually to fund conservation easements—agreements that compensate landowners for permanently…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…noted, is its long-term availability. Unlike annual funding, these resources can be used over a three-to-five-year period, allowing ABC to establish sustainable marketing and research initiatives rather than short-term promotional…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
…Vilsack is expected to enhance the Foundation’s efforts in global food security and sustainable agriculture. Vilsack has a long history with the Foundation, having served on both its Council of…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…friendly California sunshine…where avocados flourish. It’s crafted with care by dedicated local farmers who work hard to ensure every California Avocado season is worth the wait. Committed to responsible, sustainable…