In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are working to address pest challenges ahead of the coming hull split. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers growers working to get in their last pest management programs before hull split, …
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
The call to keep AM radio in vehicles continues to grow. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Senate Bill 1669 is the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act. …
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits …
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
The protest period for the proposed Sites Reservoir has been extended by the State Water Resources Control Board. Originally, the deadline for submitting protests against the project was August 1. …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a study on zero-emission transportation rules and their impact on the ag industry, …
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
The USDA wants the public’s opinion on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA is requesting public input on the draft “Federal Strategy to …
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
An avocado variety developed at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) gives producers new opportunities. The ‘BL516’ avocado scion cultivar known by its commercial name of Luna UCR, took decades …
Prevention A Critical Component of Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap
The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap features several components for transitioning away from certain pesticides and management approaches. Investments in research and improvements to pesticide registration protocols are considered keystone actions …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show has an update on zero-emission transportation, the latest Farm Bill developments, information about regenerative …
Organic Science and Research Investment Act Introduced
The Organic Science and Research Investment Act (OSRI Act) seeks to provide additional support to the organic sector. Senators John Fetterman, Bob Casey, Peter Welch, Cory Booker, Sherrod Brown, Ron …
U.N. Says More People Facing Hunger
There’s an increase in the number of people facing hunger. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Over 122 million more people around the world are facing hunger since …
AgNet Weekly: NAFB President Joe Gill on S1669, the AM Radio in Every Vehicle Act
Some car makers have decided to not include AM radio in new vehicles. A number of groups have spent months fighting that decision, including emergency management organizations, former members of …
Week in Review: Water Projects Streamlined & Legislative Effort to Address Tomato Pest
Sites Reservoir is one of the projects that will directly benefit from recent reforms to permitting requirements for water and energy infrastructure projects. A second effort is underway, seeking legislative …