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California Water Regulations and Fewer Responding to NASS Surveys
The Agribusiness Update
The California Water Resources Control Board has approved a regulation seeking to promote more efficient water use to address an anticipated 10% water supply shortfall by 2040, and the number of farmers responding to surveys from the National Ag Statistics Service has been dropping.
Farm Bill Stalemate
Fruit Grower Report
After months of fruitless efforts, farm bill talks appear to have reached a stalemate.
Water Rights 101
California Ag Today
New documents from State Water Resources Control Board aim to improve understanding of water rights holders as to their rights and reporting requirements.
Water Resources Development Act Heads to Committee
California Ag Today
Last week legislation was released that authorizes the Army Corps of Engineers to study and carry out a host of water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects across the country.
Corteva Petition Controversy and Severe Spring Weather Possible
The Agribusiness Update
Six major commodity groups sent a letter to the ITC encouraging a NO vote in advancing a petition from Corteva Agribusiness, and forecasters say the spring severe weather season may quickly shift into high gear with favorable tornado conditions over the next few weeks.
California Farming Region Placed on Water Probation
California Ag Today
After a day-long hearing, the State Water Resources Council has put the Tulare Lake basin under "probationary" status.
California Snowpack & Reservoirs Improved and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
California’s snowpack has reached 110% of its seasonal average, up from 28% of average on January 1, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
California Snowpack & Reservoirs Improved and Gas Prices Up Again
The Agribusiness Update
California’s snowpack has reached 110% of its seasonal average, up from 28% of average on January 1, and gas prices resumed their climb, rising 6.5 cents compared to a week ago at $3.57 per gallon.
California Water Management and Former ASPCA Chief Hammers Charity
The Agribusiness Update
Improving data practices to best manage California’s water resources drove discussions last week at the California Irrigation Institute Conference, and former president of the ASPCA speaks out against the animal charity.
Western Wildfire Funding
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The USDA is taking steps to combat Western U.S. wildfires by investing $500 million to expand work on the Forest Service’s Wildfire Crisis Strategy, according to Ag Secretary Tom VIlsack.
California Water Resources Project and China Approves U.S. Meat Imports
The Agribusiness Update
The California Department of Water Resources has awarded $11.8 million in funding for two projects promoting agriculture and groundwater conservation, and China has approved 18 U.S. beef companies and 12 U.S. pork outlets for export to China.
Human Resources On The Farm
Farm of the Future
Perhaps the biggest investment any company can make is in their employees.
Human Resources On The Farm
Farm of the Future
Perhaps the biggest investment any company can make is in their employees.
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Emphasizes Climate-Smart Applications
Line on Agriculture
Head of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Terry Cosby
Conservation Innovation Grants Program Sign-Ups Open
Line on Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Terry Cosby outlines the Conservation Innovation Grants Program. Applications will be accepted until October 30, 2023.
California Ag Land Sales and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
California farmers urge state to protect agricultural resources amid concerns over a company buying large swaths of farmland in Solano County, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
Georgia DNR on Feral Hog Rules and Gas Prices Higher-Diesel Down
The Agribusiness Update
A deer and feral hog biologist with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources outlines steps the agency is taking to help farmers control feral hog populations to prevent crop damage, and gas prices higher while diesel drops.
California's Water Flow Measures and RFA Blasts EPA's Science Advisory Board
The Agribusiness Update
California Water Resources Control Board delay minimum instream river flows with plans to adopt interim measures, and RFA sends letter to EPA Administrator blasting the agency’s Science Advisory Board.