A total of 49 projects have been awarded grant funding to help support conservation on grazing lands. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $12 million as part of …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers CDFA providing $1.1 million for IPM assistance, storm impact updates for Monterey County, …
AgNet Weekly: ASTA Farm Bill Recommendations
Research and innovation, fairness to farmers when it comes to conservation programs. Those are just some of the recommendations the American Seed Trade Association has for the 2023 Farm Bill. …
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental …
Growers Encouraged to Prepare for Updated ESA Workplan Impacts
Industry members are being encouraged to familiarize themselves with updated plans from the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adjustments are coming to EPA’s Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Announced …
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
President Joe Biden vetoed the Congressional effort to overturn the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. The bipartisan Congressional Review Act joint resolution had been approved by both houses …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show highlights immigration reform requiring hard work at the grassroots level, silt and sediment from …
Reforms to Federal Milk Pricing Sought by Industry Groups
The dairy industry is pursuing changes to federal milk pricing procedures. However, there is no consensus among industry groups. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sent a petition to the …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s state of drought, U.C. Davis leading the world rankings in Veterinary science …
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
The Indian market continues to be a main focus for the Almond Board of California (ABC). After doubling shipments between 2016 and 2021, India remains the top export market for …
April is Invasive Pest and Disease Awareness Month
Increasing awareness of some agricultural pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture Tuesday declared April as 2023 Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month. …
Making Progress on Pheromone Lure for Leaffooted Bugs
Researchers have been looking into the development of an effective pheromone lure for leaffooted bugs. The effort has been part of a research project funded by the Almond Board of …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-05-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the progress made on developing an optimized trap for leaffooted bugs, the strong …
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
President Joe Biden has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. Federal aid will now be able to supplement ongoing state, tribal, and local recovery efforts. The counties …