…conservation projects for California grazing lands and the latest Almond Update. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
…Services Manager for UPL North America, Cassie Rieser said control might be more challenging this year due to weather conditions. “Wet springs that tend to saturate the ground and promote…
Federal Injunction Stops WOTUS Rule in Another 24 States
…us and farmers and ranchers certainly share the goal of caring for our natural resources – we depend on them for our livelihoods – all we’re asking for is a…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
…than in other areas of the United States, according to USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS). Data published Monday by ERS shows that in some counties in California and Texas, the…
California Represented in Netherlands Trade Mission
…Trading International will also be included. Participants will be engaging in business-to-business meetings with potential buyers as well as site visits. USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service along with industry trade experts…
NRCS Invests to Assist Producers Transitioning to Organic Production
The NRCS is investing $75 million to assist producers transitioning to organic production. As part of the multi-agency Organic Transition Initiative (OTI), USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) will dedicate…
Farmers and Ranchers Receive $12 Million for Conservation on Grazing Lands
…the effort. Funding provided through USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will expand access to technical assistance and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands. Grant awards are…
AgNet Weekly: ASTA Farm Bill Recommendations
Research and innovation, fairness to farmers when it comes to conservation programs. Those are just some of the recommendations the American Seed Trade Association has for the 2023 Farm Bill….
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. Disease pressures in vineyards are likely to be higher this year due to environmental…
Disappointment in Biden Veto of WOTUS Resolution
…this resolution, President Biden has once again turned his back on rural America.” House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee Chairman David…
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
…declaration brings in more vital resources as we continue to work in lockstep with local, state and federal partners to support communities that have been turned upside down by these…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. At Phillips Station, measurements were recorded of 126.5 inches of snow depth and…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 04-04-23
…snowpack as one of the largest ever, water quality considerations from abundant flooding, and the resources available to those impacted by the storm and flooding damage. Tune in to the…
Biden Encouraged to Follow Congressional Approval of WOTUS Repeal
…land and water they rely on to grow food for America’s families. Unfortunately, the 2023 WOTUS threatens the progress made to responsibly manage natural resources. We urge President Biden to…