…experience. Over the past nine years, he’s witnessed a staggering 140-foot drop in groundwater levels on his own farm. Through the episode, Angel lays out how SGMA (Sustainable Groundwater Management…
Federal Grant Fuels San Diego Port Upgrades
…the Port of San Diego is positioning itself as a key player in sustainable freight transportation along the West Coast. The M5 Coastal Connector and berth upgrades mark a significant…
Los Gatos Tomato: Innovation, Labor & Water in Focus
…places when talking cost per pound. That’s how competitive it is.” Supporting Local, Sustainable Processing Los Gatos sources most of its tomatoes from Fresno County, beginning harvest in Kern County…
EPA Region 9 Administrator Meets with Ag Leaders on Air Quality
…equipment and technologies. Groundwater Management and Broader Participation Participants also explored the impact of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) on farming operations and environmental planning. The act continues to…
IFPA Pushes Produce for Better U.S. Health Policy
…Instead, it calls for recognizing whole foods as the base layer of a healthier, more sustainable national health strategy. Focused Campaign, Clear Message Called Fresh Produce for a Healthier America,…
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…transport. Water Scarcity and Solar Land Use Debates The looming Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) deadlines—set for full enforcement by 2030—add urgency to California’s water crisis. Foglio painted a grim…
How George Washington Carver Revived Southern Agriculture
…century thanks to one of the most influential figures in American agricultural history—George Washington Carver. A brilliant scientist and agricultural innovator, Carver introduced new and sustainable farming practices that revitalized…
Lawsuit Highlights Sustainability Concerns Over Imported Avocados
…operate under some of the strictest environmental regulations in the world, argue that some international competitors gain an unfair advantage by presenting their products as sustainable despite engaging in environmentally…
USDA Unveils 7-Point National Farm Security Action Plan
…continued innovation in crop science, biotechnology, and sustainable practices remains protected and domestically driven. 5. Prioritizing America First in USDA Programs Rollins reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to the “America First”…
San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint Pushes for Bold Water Reforms
…the group argues, can California truly secure a sustainable water future. Through this effort, the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint underscores the urgent need for innovation, collaboration, and bold reform…
Steve Hilton Blasts Solar Farms on California Agricultural Land
…in coal-fired factories, shipped across the ocean on super tankers, polluting the air. It’s a scam,” he said. “It doesn’t help the environment and it’s not sustainable.” Solar Heat Impacting…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
…and export markets, and are vital to consumer food supplies, culinary industries, and sustainable agriculture systems. By gathering accurate data, NASS seeks to support informed decision-making among policymakers, researchers, and…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…manage short-term pressures, the program aims to build a more resilient and sustainable industry over time. Collaboration will be essential to the initiative’s success. The USDA is encouraging state departments…
U.S.–Morocco Ag Ties Strengthened During California Almond Tour
…the state’s most valuable exports. A highlight of the visit was participation in the Salinas Biological Summit, an annual gathering of global leaders committed to advancing biological and sustainable solutions…