The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced it will not be accepting applications for direct-to-producer assistance as part of the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) at…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
A STOP QIP petition has officially been disqualified by California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Secretary Karen Ross. An announcement was made on December 16. The petition sought a…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a coalition calling on Governor Newsom to address supply chain challenges and we…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how macroeconomic factors are taking their toll on agriculture. Tune in for these…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has just approved the Delta Conveyance Project. This modernization initiative aims to significantly revamp important water delivery infrastructure. It has received certification for its…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show features information on Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program payments and new water conservation agreements for…
Clean Truck Check Deadline Quickly Approaching
…vehicles to continue legal operations in the state. The Clean Truck Check program is tied to registration with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for…
Coalition Calls on Governor Newsom to Address Supply Chain Challenges Threatening California Ag
Over 165 California agriculture, business, logistics, labor organizations, and local officials have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Legislators, highlighting supply chain challenges within the state. The…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes preparing for a new year and what it means for neonicotinoids and an…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
A team of crop pest management and food safety researchers in the U.S. is conducting a survey to gather information on field equipment sanitation practices in agriculture. The study addresses…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…The legislation calls for a thorough examination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) into emerging technologies and market dynamics, aiming to provide farmers with a clearer understanding of fluctuating…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes some changes coming for BASF agriculture. We’ll have more. And, how you can…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…