…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…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers monitoring for leaffooted bug management critical for springtime, large amounts of dairy feed…
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…
Food Prices Drop Slightly from January and February
…in March 2022. The marginal decline in February reflected significant drops in the price indices of vegetable oils and dairy together with smaller drops in cereals and meat indices. The…
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
COURTESY: ANJA RAUDABAUGH Dairy farmers in the San Joaquin Valley are working to overcome the impacts of substantial flooding. Last week’s storms have left broad swaths of Tulare County under…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…a substantial hit, as the area accounts for approximately one-third of strawberry acreage in California. “Farms face a massive cleanup. As soon as the cleanup is complete, farmers will begin…
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…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
…Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act of 2023 seeks to address concerns related to labeling. Requirements under Ag…
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…