…by CCGGA. Those figures could change with the final field surveys from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Planting intentions this season are in stark contrast to 2023, which…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 04-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show there’s assistance available to support conservation in California citrus. We’ll have more on…
Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce
…here. Skills Needed in the Agricultural Workforce 2023-2024-U.S.-Skills-SurveyDownload Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture….
AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson
…30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture…
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…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
As part of an overall effort to improve transparency in the food supply chain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching the Farmer Seed Liaison Initiative. The purpose of…
Some Surprises in USDA Prospective Planting Reports
The USDA’s Prospective Planting Report was not without some surprises. Gary Crawford reports. Listen to USDA Gary Crawford’s report here. Some Surprises in USDA Prospective Planting Reports The USDA’s Prospective…
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
…named storms. Eight to 12 of those storms are forecast to strengthen into hurricanes. Four to six storms could directly impact the U.S. AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Forecaster Alex DaSilva says,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show we have this week’s Almond Update, and the Bureau of Reclamation increases Central…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…in agriculture. 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…
‘Product of USA’ Rules Draws Ire from Other Countries
Canada and Mexico have both raised concerns about the finalized “Product of USA” labeling rule from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Mexico’s Ministry of Economy is rejecting the rule…
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…