…Ag Committee focusing on ag challenges, and the organic industry members affected by new rules being on the clock for compliance. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…new Rice Production Program. Rice farmers that endured losses in 2022 will be eligible for assistance. The application portal will not officially open for several weeks, but USDA is taking…
California Chill Report: Getting Walnuts Through Warmer Winters
…that would be disruptive to production about every 20 years. We’ve had at least two, arguably three, in the last decade,” Jarvis-Shean explained. “This year actually, winter chill is pretty…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…numbers were below the average level of four million tons. Some vineyards have been coming out of production in recent years due to attrition and to address oversupply in the…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
Dried-on-the-vine raisin varieties offer significant potential for the industry. The varieties can eliminate some of the labor required in raisin production. Ranch manager for Marthedal Enterprises, Austin Hubbell said they…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…disadvantaged farmers and ranchers with plans of sustainable production. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024…
California Chill Report: Starting Small with Dormancy Breaking Materials
…their own experience with using Dormex and other rest-breaking agents to see what’s the effect on the crop and production,” Khezri explained. Information from the UC Davis Chill Calculator shows…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…to prevent the release of soil carbon stores. Meanwhile, NRCS will prioritize ACEP-WRE for eligible lands that contain soils high in organic carbon. NRCS plans to roll out the…
U.S. Cotton Plantings Down Despite Demand Improvements
…notes that increasing production costs, lackluster demand, and supply chain challenges have been difficult challenges for growers. However, the outlook for the 2023/24 marketing year presents some optimism. While world…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-13-23
…cold weather during grape bloom and USDA engaging industry members on new organic rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Week in Review: Flooding Delays Monterey Production & Lawmakers Call for Avian Flu Action
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, eight U.S. Senators are requesting that the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-10-23
…a promising market for US ag products, and how Monterey County production delays are impacting some but not all producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Another Record Year for American Dairy Exports
…percentage of U.S. milk production was exported overseas,” said Jim Mulhern, President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation. “This happened despite the headwinds our exporters battled last year,…
Planting Delays in Monterey County Due to Flood Damage
Flood damage in Monterey County is going to set back production timelines for many growers. Multiple storms brought a tremendous amount of rainfall to the area, flooding a significant amount…