California’s Delta-Mendota Canal is set to undergo a transformative initiative with a $15 million investment to install solar panels. The project aims to cover the canal with solar arrays, offering …
Regional Conservation Partnership Program Supported by $1.5 Billion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investment in the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The program aims to support conservation and climate solutions through partner-driven projects. A …
Food Prices Halt Seven-Month Decline
Global food prices have dropped for the last seven months, but that may be slowing down. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The United Nations Food and Agricultural …
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
Here is this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. We’re hearing from Lindee Love, Corteva’s Strategic Account Manager in Northern California on what to consider when …
U.S. Trade Gap Hits $68 Billion
In February, America’s trade deficit reached $68.9 billion, the highest disparity in almost a year. The Hill says import values exceeded exports by more than analysts were expecting. The total …
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show: there’s only a week left to apply for the California Ag Leadership Program …
State of Organic Produce Report Highlights Industry Trends
The 2023 State of Organic Produce report from the Organic Produce Network and Category Partners, details how the industry did in terms of sales and volume for the previous year. …
HPAI Infection Found in Ohio Dairy Cattle
Another state confirms bird flu in dairy cattle. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Ohio now has its first case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) found in …
Week in Review: California Snowpack Hits the Average & Pistachio Industry Challenges
Measurements taken by the Department of Water Resources show that the California snowpack has hit the historical average. Operating costs for pistachio growers have been steadily increasing since 2020, while …
AgNet Weekly: Jacqueline Heard, CEO of Enko Inc.
In this week’s episode, we talk with Jacqueline Heard, the founder and CEO of Enko Inc. about starting an ag tech company in the current business environment, the successes she’s …
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
Here is this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. We’re hearing from Lindee Love, Corteva’s Strategic Account Manager in Northern California on the causes of fungicide …
Legislative Efforts to Provide Legal Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers
Various legislative efforts are underway to provide legal immunity to pesticide manufacturers. Supported by major agribusinesses, a bill proposed in Iowa aims to shield manufacturers from lawsuits related to insufficient …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers legislative efforts to provide legal immunity for pesticide manufacturers and opportunities for U.S. …
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy …