Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the pick-up of western precipitation, the surprising positive takeaways from the arrival of …
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
It’s time to make those New Year’s resolutions, even for the farm. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is encouraging farmers to …
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada …
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
As the year wraps up, Almond Board of California (ABC) President and CEO Richard Waycott explained that there is reason for industry optimism in the year ahead. The past 12 …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts on rural communities when drought prevents production, reasons for the almond …
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
The importance of the Census of Agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Growers are reminded to fill out their 2022 Census of Agriculture. The USDA mailed out …
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
There is still a great deal of untapped potential in the world of biocontrol options. Biobest R&D Director, Felix Wackers said their discovery of a new mite species and its …
California Chill Report: Dynamic Model A ‘Safer Bet’ for Measuring Chill
In keeping track of chill accumulation during the winter, growers may be best served by using the dynamic model. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento …
UFW Assigns Blame for Lack of Immigration Action
United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid the blame for a lack of action in Washington on immigration at the feet of the Republican Party and the American Farm Bureau Federation …
Almond Matters: Prepping for Next Season with Winter Programs
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, as the calendar year comes to a close, growers are working to finish up their winter programs. A lot of herbicide …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers making risk management tools a Farm Bill priority, growing cutting back on fertilizers …
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says risk management should be a farm bill priority. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. During volatility in the markets, managing risk …
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
In recent years, the practice of groundwater recharge has become more common as a method of preserving water and ensuring the longevity of farmland. Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company …