…award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops,…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…Dr. Lauren Fann will be among the variety of presenters at the event. “She’ll be covering innovation and technology in almonds, specifically for pest control management,” said ABC Senior Specialist…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…grain and feed crops. RMA has also introduced a Tropical Storm Coverage option under the Hurricane Insurance Protection – Wind Index (HIP-WI). The new option will cover damage caused by…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…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 their related industries. AgNet Weekly…
Nearly $5 Million Granted to Support Organic Research Led by UC Davis
…will cover food safety, cost, soil improvement, water conservation, and pest control. The research seeks to understand the effects of ICLS on nitrogen availability and soil health, the control of…
Coordination of Specialty Crop Industry Key to Having Needs Addressed
…D.C., particularly for the farm bill,” said Creamer. “I think what you see in each farm bill, the specialty crops, when they work together and develop priorities and find the…
USDA Makes $3 Billion in Climate-Smart Investments Available to Producers
…to millions of acres. The funds directly contribute to climate mitigation, offer various environmental co-benefits, and enhance access to financial and technical assistance. Producers can employ practices like cover cropping,…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…samples that have already been collected from previous years,” said Henry. “A lot of diagnostic labs will maintain libraries of sample extracts that cover hundreds of fields over several years.”…
Additional Organic Dairy Assistance Offered Through New Program
…the 2022 calendar year. The first payment for ODMAP applicants was 75 percent of the calculated assistance. Recognizing ongoing needs, the USDA has approved a second round to cover the…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…noted the 2022-23 season had above-average precipitation levels in California’s primary wheat-growing regions. These wet early-season conditions had an impact on planting schedules, causing some crops to be planted later…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
…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,…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
…enough to bring the utilized volume down between eight and 15 percent from last season. Mandarin and lemon crops are also estimated to be down by five percent from last…
Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails
…Promotion programs, commonly referred to as checkoffs are time-tested programs that expand markets, increase consumer demand, develop new uses for those covered commodities, and quite frankly … helps to fund…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…nut crops such as almonds and walnuts. And even if you sprayed in the peaches, there was enough to still work over and make a dent in the peach crops…