The Department of Agriculture Wednesday announced an additional $25 million investment to expand efforts to prevent and reduce food loss and waste. The investment, funded under the American Rescue Plan …
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
The Draft Strategic Plan 2024-28 from the Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) reflects a sustainable pest management approach to the full scope of DPR responsibilities. The U.S. Department of Labor …
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
There’s a call to reevaluate the required minimum pay for ag labor and the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Rule . Michigan’s current minimum wage is $10.10 for workers who …
Additional Payments for California Rice Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced additional payments for California rice producers. The additional financial support is being made possible through the FSA’s Rice Production Program. This program, …
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in initiatives aimed at enhancing outreach to underserved farming communities, expanding access to conservation assistance, and promoting career opportunities in …
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
Trade options for almonds have been moving in a positive direction recently. Retaliatory tariffs in India have been eliminated. Many of the supply chain disruptions related to COVID have largely …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can impact California’s economy, the fight over the Farm Bill …
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
Full proposals for projects aimed at addressing methane emissions are currently being accepted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The new 2023 Livestock Enteric Methane Emission Reduction …
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
How the U.S. uses most of its apples. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are a lot of ways to eat them – pies, cobblers, crisps, with …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers tardiness of the Farm Bill, how to submit a comment to DWRs updated …
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said …
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
A new USDA study shows the importance of Food Safety Education Month. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Tuesday released results from the final year of a …
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
An Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) carrying Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas) has been identified on a residential property in Ventura County. The confirmation comes from the Citrus Research Board’s Jerry Dimitman …
New H-2A Rules Proposed by Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has introduced a proposal for new H-2A rules intended to improve overall conditions for workers. A notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) has been made …