What skills are currently needed in the agricultural workforce? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. By kelifamily?DepositPhotos image U.S. employers report challenges in finding suitable job candidates with…
AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson
…of University of California’s Ag and Natural Resources Fire Network – Lenya Quinn-Davidson. Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Increase & Legitimacy Questions for Indoor Heat Rule
…opportunities for U.S. farm products. The Cal/OSHA Standards Board has adopted a new indoor heat illness standard, despite a lack of approval from the California Department of Finance. USDA’s Natural…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reports on cover cropping in table grapes, federal efforts to ensure Federal Seed…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
COURTESY: UC DAVIS California prune growers anticipate new production opportunities as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest cultivars have the potential to extend the production season. Program…
AccuWeather Predicts a Risky Hurricane Season
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AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-28-24
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Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
Here is this week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. We’re hearing from Lindee Love, Corteva’s Strategic Account Manager in Northern California on the impact of fungicide…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
The Carpophilus beetle is creating a considerable amount of concern for California growers, with research underway to hopefully mitigate risk for the industry. Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson…
NCBA Calls for House Resolution Banning Beef from Paraguay
…around the country, is unacceptable.” Lane makes the point clear that while it’s a regulatory issue for the beef industry, consumers do not need to worry about the safety of…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…to the water year. However, several storm systems came through California towards the end of February which helped to improve overall water supply conditions. Allocations for North-of-Delta contractors have been…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in California. The new deadline to apply is Friday, April 26. “This additional month is intended to give even more farmers and ranchers in California…
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
In an unexpected turn of events, the Cal/OSHA Standards Board (Board) has approved a new indoor heat illness standard. Director of Employment Policy for California Farm Bureau Federation, Bryan Little…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-27-24
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