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Shining Light on Farm & Food Policy for 20 Years.
Thursday, September 05, 2024
Fresno State water expert Thomas Esqueda details funding options a San Joaquin Valley coalition is considering to cover a $7-billion sustainability plan.
The industry fears the added costs could cripple small businesses and that the regulation would ignore longstanding commitments by businesses and local governments to achieve sustainability goals – a hallmark of the California wine industry.
As concerns over COVID-19 remain steady and economic conditions worsen for many, fresh produce sales are still strong compared to the prior year. But the growth compared to prior weeks started to slow.
A coalition has emerged around a complex and ambitious approach to bring water to the valley – one that could head off the worst effects of SGMA for farmers, the environment and communities.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Commerce will hold two virtual hearings to issues involving foreign trade practices and seasonal and perishable produce markets.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has proposed a 204,653-acre reduction of designated critical habitat for the northern spotted owl in 15 Oregon counties.