How the USDA is helping poultry producers keep the bird flu from spreading. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA has several informational resources to help poultry producers…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Doug LaMalfa on Farm Labor Working Group
…Group, which will focus on the workforce issues faced by agricultural producers around the nation. Congressman and farmer Doug LaMalfa of California joins host Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the group…
Week in Review: Winegrapes Benefit from Winter Weather & Tulare Lake Starting to Recede
…on the workforce issues faced by ag producers. Almond Alliance CEO, Aubrey Bettencourt said they are working with lawmakers to address some of the limitations of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has opened grant applications for commercial dairies and livestock operations to implement methane emission reduction measures. CDFA’s dairy and livestock methane programs…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…the bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, focusing on the workforce issues faced by the nation’s agricultural producers: “The Committee on Agriculture has heard loud and clear from producers across the…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…wheat harvest and cutting alfalfa for hay and silage. Corn fields have seen rapid growth, with producers applying herbicides and fertilizers to ensure healthy development. With the anticipation of excessive…
AgNet Weekly: Dr. Margaret Worthington on New EPA Regulations for Gene Editing
…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…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…producers around the nation. “You’re talking about the apple industries in Washington State, New York, and Michigan. You’re talking about pulse crops, so the upper plains along with Montana and…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) has a new irrigation resource for California producers. NCAT originally developed the guide 10 years ago. Updates to The California Microirrigation Pocket Guide…
Efforts to Strengthen CREP Value for Western Producers
Increasing accessibility for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) is one of the priorities for the Almond Alliance of California in the upcoming farm bill. CREP is a component of…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…lower costs for producers. “American agriculture has continued to be resilient in the face of significant and unpredictable challenges,” Vilsack says. “Today’s comprehensive set of investments will help producers by…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
Alternaria leaf blight continues to pose a significant challenge for organic carrot producers. UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) researchers have been trialing different materials for combatting disease pressures. The pathogen causes…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers trade with India, biological solutions, investments in underserved producers, along with USMCA and…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
…a press release. “This is a complex problem that deserves the focused attention of the Members who hear from producers every day rather than the partisan grandstanding that has plagued…