…podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Agricultural exports are trending down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on incentive programs helping Central Valley growers with cover cropping and federal…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
A coalition of 30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. The bipartisan effort…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…once again. Duarte believes the 2018 farm bill was a good farm bill for specialty crops, so, he said, for those producers, it’s not a bad outcome. However, legislative work…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
…While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed Rows that received irrigation prior to planting cover crop seed…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
…choose coverage amounts tailored to their risk management needs and provides improved coverage compared to the Nursery Field Grown and Container program. The expansion aims to offer insurance options for…
AgNet Weekly: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers
…than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions,…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…at the Kern Agriculture Pavilion. Presentations will cover current integrated pest management (IPM) practices for new and emerging insect pests. “We’ll have a numerous amount of speakers ranging from Lauren…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
…10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and…
LandFlex Helping Improve Sustainable Groundwater Usage, But Needs Additional Support
…cover crops that are high yield, lower water using commodities to be irrigated by rain, surface water, and groundwater without exceeding the limit. Groupws partnering with the DWR to develop…
‘Significant Rebound Underway’ for Almond Industry
A “significant rebound” is expected for the California almond industry, according to a recent report from Rabobank. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said…