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The California legislature is looking to expand the use of agricultural compost, this time for livestock carcasses. But rendering industry representatives say broadly easing restrictions for mammalian composting will spread diseases and increase carbon emissions.

Researchers across the California State University, University of California and community college systems are collaborating on a series of free video lessons to address a growing information gap in the agricultural sector.

Researchers led by the University of California, San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography have created the first comprehensive report looking at the sources, impacts and future of dust in California.

Driscoll’s named Gaëlle Le Meur as chief people officer leading the company’s talent strategy, organizational effectiveness, leadership development and inclusion efforts. Kristina Thayer was appointed director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. Bryan Anguiano was named state director of USDA Rural Development in California, and Connie Conway returns as state Farm Service Agency director.

Industry and environmentalists are generally pleased with a final strategy released by EPA last week that outlines how growers can address the impact of insecticide use on endangered species.

Some farm bill programs, including increased commodity program spending, may be rolled into the massive budget reconciliation Republicans are crafting, but a legislative fix for California’s Proposition 12 remains on hold until Congress can consider a standalone farm bill. 

Colorado River dollars take hit in funding freeze * SNAP backers try to stem cuts * Trump to meet with Canada’s PM

Skyhigh U.S. tariffs are prompting importers to rethink orders. But fewer ships coming in means fewer ships going out, and the ag industry worries its exports are going to be squeezed in the oncoming global trade reshuffle.

WGA sues ALRB over card check * House Ag delays action on spending * Trade enforcement funds up in budget proposal