Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, why compensation for H5N1-infected dairies is a complex issue and a new soil …
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens …
Solar Panels and Working Farms
Scientists are trying to find the best ways to mix solar panels and working farms. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours.
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features results of a survey on the California grape industry and a recent report …
Almond Acreage Declines for First Time in Decades
The Almond Board of California (ABC) reports that the state’s bearing almond acreage has declined for the first time in nearly 30 years. Land IQ delivered the 2024 Standing Acreage …
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
Water allocations for both the State Water Project and Central Valley Project have been increased slightly. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has instituted new protocols aimed at curtailing the spread …
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering educational tools and resources to help promote financial access for farmers. USDA has launched a new online Livestock Indemnity Program Decision Tool …
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
Industry groups and agricultural organizations are rallying behind the newly proposed farm bill frameworks from the U.S. Senate and House Agriculture Committees. The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has …
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show farm broadcasters had a special session with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week. …
Dairy Industry Contributes to USDA School Meal Standards
USDA has announced new nutrition standards for school meals. What are the current requirements for milk in school meals? Schools may currently offer fat-free and low-fat (1 percent fat) milk, …
Voices of the Valley: Innovations in Cross-Border Health Care for Ag Workers
Cross-border health care is growing in popularity as Mexico increasingly provides innovative, technologically advanced medical services at a cost-savings for employers. In fact, close to a million Americans cross the …
Industry Groups Call for Aggressive Action to Address Agricultural Trade Deficit
A group of more than 30 agricultural organizations is calling for a more aggressive approach to trade. In a letter sent to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, the groups emphasize …
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show House and Senate ag leaders released their plans for the farm bill. Hear …
‘Innovation is the Cornerstone’ of the California Water Plan
Governor Gavin Newsom, with the support of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) and other state agencies, signed into effect new developments for the California Water Plan which details water …