Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers farmers’ concern over high fuel prices, Independence Day cookout cost significantly higher than…
Federal Funding Available for Water Infrastructure Projects
…That’s why EPA is providing $6.5 billion in low-cost financing through WIFIA and SWIFIA that can help revitalize our water systems while creating good paying jobs and delivering significant economic…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 06-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers implementing production practices to mitigate the impact of the lack of labor, working…
West Hills Offers Unique Opportunities to Students
West Hills College Lemoore is home to opportunities and programs that aid students in professional development, soft skill development, and personal understanding of the professional world. Kris Costa, Dean of…
Independence Day Cookout Costs Significantly Higher Than Last Year
…of chicken wings increasing 34 percent and the cost of chicken breasts increasing 24 percent. The cost of beer appears to have increased 25 percent, while the average cost of…
House Agriculture Committee Discusses Dairy Farm Bill Programs
…saw during the early stages of the pandemic how shocks to labor and our supply chain, some of which still persist today, how they impacted the ability of farmers to…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…years testing has gone from a “Z-pattern” to a “serpentine pattern,” he says, which goes row-by-row. “Sampling is a very labor-intensive process,” he said. “We’ve had samplers walk hundreds of…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…getting good control,” said Burkdoll. A common criticism of slower application speeds is the increased time it takes to complete the application, which increases the cost of labor required. Burkdoll…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…are critical for addressing labor issues within the agricultural sector. The new pilot program will be tasked with addressing challenges that both laborers and employers encounter with the H-2A program….
Land Fallowing Could Reach More Than 690,000 Acres Due to Drought
…be felt by consumers. The cost and availability of fresh produce will also be negatively impacted. Wade noted that the consequences of insufficient water availability in California will have a…
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…to be more efficient with their biocontrol programs. Releasing beneficial insects can be a labor-intensive practice but a drone allows a single operator to cover hundreds of acres per day….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
…farm labor shortages, and this week’s California’s Crop Progress and Weather report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Vilsack Gives Details on Food Supply Chain Plans
…the rural economy. I believe a transformed food system also leads to better health outcomes for Americans by increasing access to healthy locally grown food and lowering healthcare costs for…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
…along with the national organic survey. OFRF Executive Director Brise Tencer said the report highlights the top priorities that have been directly identified by organic farmers. Production costs were noted…