…off this weekend with college football, comments from Ag Sec. Vilsack at Farm Progress, and results from a sustainable farm project. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…of California. “This is the industry’s sustainable agriculture platform that engages growers across a wide array of sustainable ag issues and allows us to document where we are as a…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…between April and July. “California avocado growers’ resilience is inspiring,” Jeff Oberman said in a press release. “They are committed to building and maintaining a sustainable California avocado industry by…
Two Sides of the EATS Act
…so overreaching that it would nullify countless state laws related to agriculture, especially in the sustainable agriculture space, and areas like organics where we have seen new markets emerge.” Hart…
State-Funded Study Recommends Increasing the Mill Assessment
The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) recently released findings from an independent study assessing its mill fee. This evaluation aimed to secure sustainable funding for DPR’s mission and encourage eco-friendly…
Cammack Expects Tough Battle for Farm Bill
…‘How much longer can we go down this path? How far can a trendline go before it is no longer sustainable?’ So that’s always a point of contention. And the…
Worm Farm Conference Dates Set
…sustainable, productive soils for agriculture has led to a global shortage of worms and worm products. Zach Brooks, owner and founder of the Arizona Worm Farm, said, “There has never…
EPA Denies CAFO Petitions from Environmental Groups
…ranchers are committed to ensuring clean water and investing in a sustainable future,” said NCBA Chief Counsel Mary-Thomas Hart. “By rejecting these two petitions that sought to directly attack animal…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…Dr. Dan Sonke, BDG Director of Sustainability. The Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant program will help incentivize and advance the adoption of sustainable production practices within the almond industry. Growers…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…The GSP had been submitted by the Westlands Water District, in conforming to requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). DWR had initially issued an incomplete determination on the…
Nearly $2 Million Available for IPM Research and Outreach
…adoption of proven IPM systems or practices. Grant applications will be accepted through January 18, 2024. “To accelerate the systemwide adoption of sustainable pest management across the state, we need…
USDA Extends Application Deadline for Organic Dairy Program
…keeping organic dairy operations sustainable until markets return to more normal conditions. It complements other assistance available to dairy producers, including Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) and Supplemental DMC, with more…
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…
Approved Groundwater Sustainability Plans Now Totals 40
…Sustainability Agencies (GSAs) as they work to implement the parameters of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The approved plans will guide GSAs in water management decisions through recommended actions…