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…
New Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
The Biden-Harris administration has announced agreements with California water agencies to conserve up to 643,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2025. The agreements include approximately $295 million in…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…we are ensuring to defend and to help take credit for all of those investments in the level of stewardship that California growers are putting into those products,” McKalip added….
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…California puts forth ambitious goals for the state to meet by 2050. In addressing the future, Morgan advocated for a shift towards understanding soil and plant health, emphasizing the role…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
Farmers are closely monitoring a key factor that plays a crucial role in the success of their orchards – winter chill accumulation. Winter chill is the cumulative exposure of deciduous…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-20-23
…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 Facebook WordPress…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-19-23
…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 Facebook WordPress…
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…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…the program. “In the cash flow-based assistance, the producers will fill out an application that just demonstrates that they won’t have sufficient money available from this year’s production and off-farm…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) revealed that agricultural producers can now sign up for the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
…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 Facebook WordPress…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson April…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…provide data assessing the impacts of their investments on agricultural producers and rural communities, as mandated by AFIDA. Furthermore, filers are encouraged to voluntarily provide data that identifies the geographical…
Emergency Funding from USDA to Address Fruit Fly Outbreaks
…of the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) commended APHIS for taking the lead in addressing the issue. The funding, according to Hartwig, will enhance preventive activities in California and other…