…groundwater recharge initiatives in the next water year to enhance water supply stability and prepare for future needs. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
…cast their vote. The deadline for applications is April 1 and additional details are available on the Hass Avocado Board webpage. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources also has information available to assist growers with garbanzo production, including disease management approaches. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…things to see what works and maybe what doesn’t work. This program definitely helps us do that,” Matoian explained. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Input Sought for National Grape and Wine Industry Survey
…industry with new resources and information. Industry members willing to participate will have until March 29 to complete the online survey. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…that this is the first of at least two of these in the state.” Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
2023 Grape Crush Report Shows Increase in Tonnage and Average Prices
…increases in average price, while French Colombard decreased by 3.1 percent, and Zinfandel increased by 16.0 percent. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…functional, it would be at an estimated 80 percent capacity based on 2023 flows and storms in early 2024. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The President’s budget proposal honors this commitment and enhances the opportunities available for millions of Americans, including in rural communities.” Brian German…
State of the Farm Safety Net Deemed ‘Unsustainable’ in Recent Report
…bolster farmers against disasters. The report’s recommendations aim to guide lawmakers toward bipartisan policy reforms as Congress approaches the 2024 farm bill reauthorization. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
…2021 crop year, producers insured over $460 million in liabilities through the NVS in the 2023 crop year. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…consumers the opportunity to support them. The ‘Product of U.S.A.’ labeling rule rights that wrong. This is a huge win for America’s farmers, ranchers, and consumers.” Brian German Ag News…