…percent of hog production, 65 percent of cotton 65 percent of specialty crops, and 76 percent of dairy products. On the other hand, small family farms accounted for three percent…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
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Week in Review: Cuts in California’s Budget & Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement Delay
…says the continued threat is toxic for ag businesses. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced that it would delay its enforcement of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. India…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 01-19-24
…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…
Newest Farm Bureau Location Shows Popularity of Urban Ag
…California Farm Bureau, but there’s only one city in that county – San Francisco. With the growing popularity of urban agriculture, it makes sense that the city by the bay…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
…that ideally, growers can harvest nonpareils before the third flight begins and get the nuts fumigated before worms become adults. However, that was not the case in 2023 and many…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-18-24
…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…
Ag Industry Watching D.C. Budget Battle
Even as Congressional leaders announced a deal on some appropriations for fiscal year 2024 on Sunday, Jan. 7, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane…
California Chill Report: Navigating Changing Chill Patterns
…Dormex, seeking solutions for walnut growers. “It wasn’t really high on people’s radar last year because we had so much chill,” Jarvis-Shean explained. “But as people are watching that chill…
NCBA Keeps Close Eye on Proposed USDA Rulemaking
Image by Fabiana pfernandes from Pixabay National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane says he’s keeping an eye on proposed USDA rulemaking for the beef…
California Poultry Farms Struggling with Avian Flu Outbreaks
California poultry producers are struggling with a severe outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The World Organization of Animal Health has reported over 500 million birds lost globally to avian…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Matters and how almond growers are preparing for bloom. Tune…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are gearing up for almond bloom and the impending growing season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…animal protein, cotton, dairy, fruits, and nuts. “We achieved notable tariff reductions this year on chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts, apples and frozen turkey among other products that will open market…