Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers funding for California Fairgrounds, collaborative efforts to better understand the vectors of INSV…
Making Strides in Funding Water Infrastructure Improvements
…that need to happen. The Bureau of Reclamation is getting money from two significant federal funding sources, from the infrastructure bill and Inflation Reduction Act. It will bring billions of…
INSV Infections Low to Start Season, But Concerns Remain with Drying Conditions
…of the effort is better understanding thrips and how they can spread infection. “This is a multi-pronged problem and there’s probably not going to be one solution by the time…
Learn About GMOs with the FDA
…(EPA). It is a multi-phased, educational effort aimed at helping consumers better understand genetically engineered foods, commonly called GMOs or genetically modified organisms. The initiative is now in its fourth…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
…study will offer industry members in the Delta region a better idea of what can be expected. “As much as it was about updating a previous study, one of our…
AgNet Weekly: Kenneth Smith Ramos, Former Mexican Chief Negotiator
Kenneth Smith Ramos, former Mexican Chief Negotiator for the NAFTA and USMCA trade deals and current partner at AGON, was one of the speakers at this week’s USMEF Spring Conference….
Week in Review: Colorado River Agreement Reached & Floodwater Diversion Flexibility Expanded
…Lake Basin, to the San Joaquin River Basin. With herbicide resistance confirmed in small grains and suspected in alfalfa, researchers are looking to better understand the impacts of infestation. Even…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…of working agricultural lands. Practices will be assessed to better understand how climate-smart practices are impacting carbon sequestration. “Healthy soils are a powerful tool when it comes to sequestering carbon….
Supreme Court Limits WOTUS Authority
…Court in the case Sackett v. EPA, now narrows WOTUS authority. The Justices ruled in favor of Chantell and Michael Sackett in their effort to build a home in an…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…said in a news release. “We listen to their needs so that we can adapt, improve, and help them manage their risks and provide better opportunities to protect their operations.”…
Almond Update: CASP System Simplified for Better Grower Experience
The California Almond Stewardship Platform (CASP) led by the Almond Board of California (ABC) has been improved to better meet the needs of industry members. The online CASP system uses…
Colorado River Agreement: ‘Important Step Forward’
…volumes of conservation that will build elevation in Lake Mead, make strategic use of the improved hydrology, and build upon partnerships within and among states, urban water agencies, agricultural irrigation…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-24-23
…balancing act of developing new strawberry varieties, the plan to protect the Colorado River system, and data related to farm estates and tax returns. Tune in to the show for…
Bonnie: Conservation Efforts Will Remain Voluntary
…sure that we can prove that we have better numbers on soil carbon, we have better numbers on methane, better numbers on nitrous oxide emissions,” he said. “Data is going…