The California avocado crop is expected to be larger than initially anticipated. The California Avocado Commission announced at its June 6 Board meeting that the 2024 avocado crop is estimated…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-24-24
…and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s…
Week in Review: California Card Check Challenged in Lawsuit & Water Resilience Efforts Underway
Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
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PAGA Reform Agreement Reached
After months of discussions among California’s government officials, labor advocates, and businesses, an agreement has been reached to reform the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA). The PAGA reform aims to…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-20-24
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is looking for new members to join its 11 committees and workgroups that help guide the organization’s actions and direction. Individual participation in these…
Additional Federal Funding for California Water Infrastructure
The Department of the Interior announced additional funding to help support water infrastructure in California. A total of $242 million is being allocated to improve water storage and conveyance in…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-19-24
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Amicus Briefs Filed Supporting Fight Against Card Check Law
Multiple industry groups have filed amicus briefs in support of a lawsuit that seeks to stop the implementation of California’s card check law. The Western Growers Association and ten other…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is inviting proposals for new conservation practices to be included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). As part of the California Healthy…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-18-24
…and agriculture organizations take action against California’s card check regulation. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
Efforts to replenish groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley have surged under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Significant progress was reported in 2023, following a comprehensive survey of local water…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
…who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley….