…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…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-08-24
…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 agriculture-rich…
Almond Update: Preparing for Board of Directors Election Process
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is preparing for the election process for its Board of Directors. The 2024 elections will officially get underway on February 9 when the candidate…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…crops as well. Q: So, what kind of losses can growers see if they don’t protect their crops? A: You know, it’s hard to say. I mean, if left untreated…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…vegetable oils. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Grocery Prices Staying Higher Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
New Herbicide Option for Rice Growers This Year
California rice growers have another option for weed management this year. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said that the product is already used in rice production in other states. California…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…to more pest pressure going into the season,” Burkdoll explained. While rain is needed in California, growers must also consider the timing for pest management. Burkdoll advised against dormant applications…
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has a new president. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele was handed the gavel during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, held last week in Orlando, Florida….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how weather could create significant disease issues for almond growers and more than…
Lamb Lovers Month is Back
…with recipes and information about American lamb to expand usage beyond the traditional holidays.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-06-24
…and California climate laws challenged by ag and business groups. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
A coalition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and other business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate disclosure laws. The two laws, SB…
America’s Biggest Landowners
…and detailed America’s largest landowners. It shows that as of 2021, America’s largest landowner is named Red Emmerson. He and his family own just over 2.4 million acres in California,…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt says one goal is to hear directly from producers about ways in which USDA could support the industry….