…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…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…costs in the last growing season, the legislation aims to create a more competitive and transparent fertilizer industry to ensure the sustainability of food production for the nation. Senators Grassley…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
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AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…Agency Administrator Zach Ducheneaux to get more details. To determine which program fits your needs and apply, visit: https://www.farmers.gov/loans/inflation-reduction-investments/assistance Each week we highlight essential legislative and policy conversations affecting agriculture…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the last 12 months bringing some positive market changes for almonds, and the…
WIC Program at Risk
…for nutrition programs including the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children or WIC. WIC provides nutrition assistance for almost 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has partnered with California under the new infrastructure program, contributing over $30 million in competitive grant funding. The RFSI program, authorized by the American Rescue…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, and some good news about food prices. Tune in…