…a news release. “I’m proud to lead my colleagues in standing up for farmers and ranchers, landowners and builders, and energy and infrastructure workers across the United States. I urge…
Almond Update: ALP Golf Tournament Supporting FFA Coming Up in May
…the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) Foundation. Vance Millwee, Plant Manager with Treehouse California Almonds and co-planner of the event, said it will be similar to previous events. However,…
Substantial Increase for Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…Water District interim general manager Jose Gutierrez. “For farmers and our Westside communities who have dealt with drought, and a 0% allocation these past two years, being in a position…
VofV: Bountiful Founder and CEO Megan Nunes Wants to Use Satellites to Revolutionize Farming
…provide data-driven insights to farmers. Nunes grew up in an agricultural community, but while attending Cal Poly SLO she worked for an aerospace company. Several years out of college she…
State AGs Encourage Congressional Action on Right to Repair Legislation
…as to who, where, when and at what cost their vehicles can be repaired,” the letter states. “It is about ensuring that farmers can repair their tractors for a reasonable…
Week in Review: Flooding Crisis for San Joaquin Valley Dairy Farmers and Central Coast Growers
Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. The continuing series of California storms is having a dire impact on agricultural production…
Federal Judge Raises Constitutional Questions About WOTUS Rule
…Duvall, American Farm Bureau Federation President. The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) said WOTUS places additional burdens on farmers and will continue to drive up costs of production. NCBA indicated…
Farm Operations Support Act Aims to Suspend H-2A Wage Increases
…overall U.S. employment cost index. “Farmers are committed to paying their employees a fair wage, but the new AEWR rule used flawed data to reach a flawed conclusion. Requiring farmers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farmers getting a water win from the California Court of Appeal decision, nearly…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…to Raudabaugh. Industry members have been largely banning together to provide assistance in transporting animals to other locations. Dairy farmers that have not been impacted by flooding are helping out…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…Farmers had borrowed money to prepare the fields and were weeks away from beginning to harvest. Disaster relief and emergency financial assistance will be critical for both the residential community…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…and eventual elimination.” Isom said farmers are in favor of adopting more sustainable pest management approaches. However, the implementation needs to be considerate and supportive of the realistic needs of…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-17-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers cost of production being on the top of farmers’ minds, the possibility of…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…$2 million to work with Great Valley Seeds. Through the partnership, plant materials and implementation tools will be made available to farmers to bolster pollinator habitat in almond orchards. Another…