…Biden EPA over its tailpipe emission standards, which they argued were unfair to biofuels and forced consumers to buy only EVs. As for ending the Green New Deal, Trump’s pledge…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…mixes and environmentally friendly. Developing a new active ingredient takes up to 12 years, including rigorous testing. Axios meets national and international residue standards, making it a viable option for…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…crop-specific carbon intensity; Chain of custody standards for entities in the biofuel supply chain, including traceability and recordkeeping standards; Auditing and verification requirements; and Climate-smart agriculture practice standards for the…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…a way that works for the state and that aligns with the NMTS standards. Once a state begins testing under the NMTS, APHIS will place that state into one of…
Trump Announces Tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China
…Trump declared, linking the measure to border security concerns. Regarding China, he cited insufficient efforts to curb the flow of illegal drugs through Mexico as a justification for the additional…
OAA Seeks Public Input on Aquaculture Opportunity Areas in California and Gulf of Mexico
Giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera, grows in the cold eastern Pacific waters that flow along the California coast. Kelp forests support a surprising and diverse array of marine biodiversity. DepositPhotos image…
Public Input Needed on How to Improve Conservation Practice Standards
…can be made to conservation practice standards for: Mitigation: to maximize climate benefits for practice standards currently considered Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry Mitigation Activities as well as on any other…
USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of Forestlands
…of the overall benefits of certain federal investments flow to disadvantaged communities that are marginalized by underinvestment and overburdened by pollution. USDA Invests $265 Million to Conserve 335,000 Acres of…
EPA Finalizes Approval for California Clean Air Plan Updates in San Joaquin Valley
Shutterstock image The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized approval of California’s updated State Implementation Plan (SIP) to meet federal air quality standards in the San Joaquin Valley. This decision…
Almond Update: Almond Acreage in California Declines for Third Straight Year
…acres this year, compared to 83,000 in 2022 and 60,000 in 2021. The decrease is part of an adjustment Turner described as an “ebb and flow” in the industry. Almonds,…
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
…but also non-tariff barriers such as phytosanitary standards, labeling requirements, and food safety regulations. Baumgarten noted that retaliation from trade partners, particularly China, could again target California products, as was…
Ag Industry Praised for Emission Efforts, Faces New Challenges
…hurdles, McGlothlin highlighted the industry’s commitment to reducing emissions. During the session, the Air Resources Board (CARB) and EPA Region 9 acknowledged the Valley’s success in meeting air quality standards….
Sustainable Vineyards Expand in California
…SIP program ensures that vineyards meet high standards for water conservation, habitat preservation, business management, and more. Among the new members is Foxen Vineyard in Santa Maria, whose estate Tinaquaic…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…of the Pre-Export Check (PEC) program, industry training sessions, PEC webinars, and the annual handler audits—all designed to uphold high safety and quality standards. Kulkarni also emphasized the strong partnership…