Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in …
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
The presence of Ascochyta blight was confirmed in garbanzo bean fields in the Central Valley last month. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Advisor, Nick Clark said the discovery was made in …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-18-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, we have an in-depth conversation with Michael Franz, board member with the Turlock …
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
Do you know a student with livestock experience? There’s a scholarship opportunity now open for students who wat to work with animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. …
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in …
Week in Review: Growers Anticipate Good Year for Citrus & California Grape Crush Increases
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the challenges of the current production year. Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for …
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Vice President of Matoian Brothers, LLC., Richard Matoian explained they have been having …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how researchers are working to better understand chill accumulation in pistachio trees and …
Input Sought for National Grape and Wine Industry Survey
A nationwide project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to benefit the grape and wine industry is seeking engagement from stakeholders. The project titled “Enhancing regional grape and wine …
Trade Mission Offers New Opportunities in South Korea
Finding new trade opportunities in South Korea. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Representatives from 49 U.S. companies and organizations are heading to Seoul, South Korea this month …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update and there are only two weeks left to sign …
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
The recent AA BDO Zone rating the North San Joaquin Valley received holds significant potential for almond growers. The rating helps to highlight the viability of the area to support …
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
The United States is far behind other countries in the production of aquaculture. Americans are large consumers of seafood despite our need to import most of it, says Drue Winters …
Farms Received Nearly a Quarter of Each Food-at-home Dollar in 2022
In 2022, farm establishments received 24.1 cents for each dollar spent on food at home and 3.6 cents for each dollar spent on food away from home. These amounts, called …