…the U.S. Lack of access to healthy and affordable foods is one of many factors impacting hunger and diet-related diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated these challenges further. The Conference…
Prioritizing Harvester Sanitation to Limit Spread of Pests and Disease
…and distributors, many of the PCA groups, and so on.” One of the challenges that will need to be overcome to achieve effective harvester sanitation throughout the industry is timing….
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…Inflation Reduction Act but emphasized the need for swift and decisive action. “Dire challenges are being faced by agricultural water users in the Colorado River Basin, California’s Central Valley,…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
One Month Until California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
…their resources and ways they can help the classrooms. The next morning a farmer panel will be held, with farmers discussing some of the challenges they’ve faced with their operations….
Ukraine Shipping More Grain
Ukraine is shipping more grain under a U.N.-Turkey brokered deal in a hopeful sign for global food shortages. But experts caution that it may not be enough. State Department Spokesman…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new water strategy for California to address drought conditions created by extreme weather patterns. Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
Despite the various challenges related to water and labor, California cotton growers are making the best of it. Back in April, preliminary estimates were for cotton acreage to increase by…
Almond Update: ABC Board of Directors Begins Its New Term
…the ABC Board of Directors is beginning the new term in the midst of some substantial challenges, but there is optimism for the year ahead. “The carryout we see from…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 08-10-22
…of applied water, and the challenges for wider adoption of effective harvester sanitation practices. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Food Prices Post Biggest Drop Since 2008
…eased last month after Russia and Ukraine reached a deal to reopen Ukraine’s ports. While there are still many challenges yet to solve, three more grain ships left the country’s…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…to maybe mitigate some late season mite challenges is always welcome. On the other side of that coin, there are people who have almonds on the ground right now, who…
Advocate for Ag During August
…meetings with lawmakers, share their stories about issues and challenges they face, but also build that relationship and become a trusted source for the lawmaker on agriculture,” he said. “I…
Innovation to Have Broader Impact on Ag Labor Than Immigration Policy
…supplement the domestic labor pool. Immigration reform has often been called for as a means of addressing challenges in finding enough labor in agriculture. However, innovation will likely have a…