Regulations
CDFA seeks comments on $18.45 million urban agriculture grant framework
Comments are due December 18 on two proposed funding tracks for urban farms and gardens. CDFA expects to release the final grant application in 2027.
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Regulations
Moving plants into California? State and international entry rules differ
California’s houseplant guidance and federal rules for international travelers cover different movements. Growing history, potting material, declarations and documents all matter.
Regulations
USDA seeks comments on organic assessment-exemption paperwork
Comments are due January 4, 2027, on renewing paperwork used by eligible organic handlers to seek market-promotion assessment exemptions.
Citrus
USDA extends Florida fresh-citrus referendum voting to Dec. 1
Eligible Florida fresh-citrus producers have until Dec. 1, 2026, to deliver ballots. Growers who have already voted need take no further action.
Row Crops
CDFA awards $500,000 for cotton seed bug management research
A three-year project led by Mark Hoddle will develop IPM strategies for Bt and non-Bt cotton as CDFA reports the pest expanding toward cotton-producing regions.
Row Crops
California corn insurance harvest price rises to $4.75
California's conventional grain corn harvest insurance price is 19 cents above its projected price. Coverage type determines how that increase affects yield-loss payments, while silage…
Regulations
ESA pesticide label tools: What bulletins, mitigation menus and calculators do
A UC resource notice highlights tools for understanding ESA-related pesticide labels. EPA bulletins establish location-specific limits, while mitigation menus and calculators serve different roles.
Almonds
Carpophilus beetle confirmed in Sacramento Valley nut orchards
UC surveys found the pest in almond and pistachio orchards and in walnuts collected from the ground. Widespread damage has not been observed, but identification…
Row Crops
Land costs, not cheaper inputs, drive Brazil’s soybean advantage in farm comparison
A nine-farm analysis of 2020-2024 budgets finds lower Brazilian soybean costs despite higher fertilizer and pesticide spending, with land-related overhead explaining most of the difference.
Research
California mosquito tests support longer repellent protection times
EPA reviewers say Northern California fieldwork supports 12-hour lotion and 11-hour wipe protection findings, addressing weak mosquito activity in earlier testing.
Food Safety
Holiday food safety starts with handling, from produce to leftovers
A seasonal UC ANR reminder puts food safety on the holiday checklist. FDA guidance details how to wash produce, prevent cross-contamination and keep meals at…
Regulations
USTR proposes extending China-linked ship fee pause through Jan. 9
The proposal would add two months to a suspension scheduled to end Nov. 9, 2026. It covers specified maritime fees and duties on certain port…