…agriculture is operated by American businesses.” Other legislative attempts to curb foreign investment in U.S. agriculture is the reintroduction of the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act. The bill had…
Almond Update: Advancing Pest Management Practices
Pest management approaches and best practices are constantly evolving, whether it be new technologies or new materials. The Almond Board of California (ABC) is persistently involved in working to improve…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…people.” A. Representative Austin Scott of Georgia will serve as the Vice Chair of the Full Committee, and chair of the General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit Subcommittee. The…
Week in Review: Snowpack at 200% of Average & SWP Allocation Up to 30%
…years since a 100 percent allocation was issued. The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap for California was recently unveiled as an outline for transitioning away from what are classified as “high-risk…
Almond Update: Pest Management Summit Comes to Modesto
…Chief Scientific Officer, Josette Lewis said the event will be covering a variety of pest management topics. “The focus will be on integrated pest management for the most important pests…
Study Shows Rotational Grazing Adoption Varies by Region
…varies by region. Rotational grazing is a management practice in which livestock are cycled through multiple fenced grazing areas to manage forage production, forage quality, animal health, and environmental quality….
State Unveils Roadmap for Reducing Pesticide Use
Over the course of nearly two years, California has been developing a framework for reducing pesticide use and transitioning to a more sustainable pest management approach. The Sustainable Pest Management…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Proposed Changes to Rodenticide Use
…February 13. Proposed Interim Decisions (PIDs) have been issued for 11 rodenticide active ingredients. If the proposed changes to rodenticide rules are to become effective, the management of rodents will…
NCBA Suing Biden Administration Over Endangered Species Listing
…grazing management plans within the Northern DPS, FWS has opened the door to activist groups having oversight of cattle grazing. Without these third party-approved grazing management plans, cattle producers operating…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-20-23
…blotch management approaches in vineyards, and USDA publishing the Strengthening Organic Final Rule. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the administrative services industry, which includes office administration, facilities support, business support services, security services, conventions and trade shows, and waste management and treatment. Other rural industries that grew over…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. The storm systems are providing much-needed support to the…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…can get effective pollination and nut set.” Effective disease management will also be a critical aspect of bloom prep this year, especially if the wet conditions continue. However, if the…