…out of state is more economical. Continued advancements with biologicals in agriculture present California farmers with additional options to help remain economically sustainable. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern…
Bringing Growers Together to Advocate for Crop Protection Solutions
…into California is essentially closed. CDPR has a roadmap to sustainable pest management, where I feel that by 2050, all the synthetics that we’re using are going to be gone.”…
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…it will provide $10 billion for projects to improve water and wildfire resilience, protect biodiversity, and support sustainable farming. Significant funds are allocated for improving groundwater quality and supply, particularly…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…flies in California citrus placed emphasis on improving sustainable methods of pest management, in which biologicals have potential. The CDFA is supporting research and educational endeavors by funding grants for…
Week in Review: Wildfires Create Concerns for Winegrapes & PAGA Reform Arrives
…Valley in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. AgSafe President and CEO Theresa Kiehn reminds agricultural employers of information critical for the well-being of employees regarding heat illness prevention…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
A recent report highlights the impact that cover crops have on water management in the Central Valley in relation to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). Key findings of the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-19-24
…highlights the value of cover cropping under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
Efforts to replenish groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley have surged under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Significant progress was reported in 2023, following a comprehensive survey of local water…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
…to pumping restrictions and fines within the Tulare Lake Subbasin, Wade noted that from a Sustainable Groundwater Management Act perspective, “progress is being made in getting plans done, approved and…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…the State Water Resources Control Board and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The Senate Republican-drafted farm bill framework is reportedly “answering the call for a farmer-focused farm…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…generation of farmers, who often struggle to finance start-up costs and repay loans within the first year of operation,” Policy Specialist for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition, Billy Hackett said…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…can use and at what levels to still be able to access that market,” Taylor continued. “And then the 5th project which is not tied to MRL’s will target sustainable…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
…with a diverse set of stakeholders.” The Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative includes projects such as the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab, MRL Regional Harmonization, and Import MRL Guideline Implementation in…