…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 also traverses the legislative…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…in the season. The abundance of floodwaters has largely destroyed feed crops in the area. “We’ve probably lost the entire year’s wheat crop in the south valley which really sucks…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…broken levee caused devastating flooding. Multiple atmospheric river events that have come through the area have impacted the production of a variety of different crops. Strawberries in particular have taken…
AgNet Weekly: New Rules for the Organic Industry
…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, their…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
…Order 4.0 could make the practice of cover cropping more necessary for Central Coast growers. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…will be used by The Xerces Society in establishing 15 miles of pollinator hedgerows and 400 acres of pollinator-focused cover crops. The award of $1 million to the Wopumnes Nisenan…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
…an unscientific and unbalanced process. The proposal could unnecessarily remove pest control options from those who need them to safely grow crops, and adopt conservation practices such as conservation tillage…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…representing California interests such as California Citrus Mutual, California Specialty Crops Council, and California Table Grape Commission. The groups point to driving factors such as volatile weather and crop loss…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
Requirements under Ag Order 4.0 could make the practice of cover cropping more necessary for Central Coast growers. Certain types of cover crops can help growers to better manage nitrogen,…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 03-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the regulatory structure for soils amendments that is similar to vitamins and medicine,…
AgNet Weekly: Current State of U.S. Ag Trade
…has specialized 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….
Presidential Budget Addresses Conservation and Research
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service to help increase conservation adoption and farm income. Also included in the budget is incentives for cover cropping and making improvements to soil organic matter….
Application Deadlines Approaching for EQIP and CSP
…special provisions are also available. Higher EQIP payment rates can also be received by historically underserved producers. Up to 90 percent of the average cost can be covered through the…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…short crops have actually helped us to come into balance and stay in balance with demand.” LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Some vineyards have been taken out in recent years, but…