…on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to…
Almond Update: Board of Directors Election Results
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has announced the election results for its Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 crop year. ABC President and CEO Richard Waycott said Alexi Rodriguez…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…of how the nation’s seasonal and perishable crop producers need more protection in trade agreements. However, Smith Ramos points out the perspective of Mexico. “The problem is that there was…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…This video reviews GMO crops in the United States as of 2020. Only a few types of GMO crops are grown in the U.S., but some of these GMOs make…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
A new cost of production study was recently published looking at Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta rice. Delta Crops Resource Management Farm Advisor with UC Cooperative Extension, Michelle Leinfelder-Miles said an updated…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
…For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops,…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
…frequently by buyers. The CASP data can be used to illustrate how almond growers are farming responsibly and efficiently. “The growers aren’t selling the crop directly to the buyer, it’s…
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers Cover Increased Costs (USDA-FSA/WASHINGTON/May 19, 2023) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces assistance for dairy producers with the new Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance…
Bill Incentivizes Use of Cover Crops
…also lower the long-term cost of crop insurance by making the Pandemic Cover Crop Program permanent, authorizing additional funding for technical assistance in accessing the Good Steward Cover Crop Program,…
Chickweed Management Questions Raised by Resistance Concerns
…words, is chickweed reducing the yield of small grain crops and alfalfa, or is chickweed diminishing the feed quality of these crops?” Clark noted. “We don’t really know the answers…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack
…in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
…“We flooded the Tulare Lake basin where we grow quite a bit of cotton. In some years, as much as a third of the California cotton crop is in that…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Stresses Importance of Pesticide Labels
The BeSure! campaign from the Growing Matters Coalition tells us it’s always a good time to check your pesticide’s label. The coalition says when choosing crop protection tools, both effectiveness…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…the 2023 almond crop as demand remains strong. “I think with these slightly lower crop numbers that will allow the world supply/demand to get back into better balance than it…