…ag pest that could cause problems for some growers in California, and an interview with Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Educators to Receive Immersive AFBF Convention Experience
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Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
California rice farmers are celebrating a robust harvest, thanks largely to water availability, according to Tim Johnson, President and CEO of the California Rice Commission. Johnson expressed his satisfaction, stating,…
Conservation Investments Highlighted at California Dairy
…were recently highlighted at an event at Maddox Dairy in Riverdale, California. During a visit to the farm, USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie noted the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reaction to the latest chlorpyrifos ruling, Canada’s livestock industry’s pushback against California’s Prop…
New Proposal for Management of Colorado River Reservoirs
…the risk of critical reservoir levels, the Colorado River Basin faces historically low levels, requiring ongoing conservation efforts for water delivery and long-term sustainability. Listen to the report below. Brian…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
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Almond Industry Gatherings Prove to Be Insightful
In a recent series of industry gatherings, the Almond Board of California’s (ABC) Board of Directors, alongside President and CEO Clarice Turner, embarked on an enlightening eight-stop listening tour throughout…
Final Plans for Sites Reservoir Project Released
…to bolster Northern California’s water storage capacity by as much as 15 percent. The proposed reservoir, located 81 miles northwest of Sacramento, aims to store water diverted from the Sacramento…
Quarantine Boundaries Updated for Multiple Pests
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has been expanding multiple quarantine boundaries over the past several weeks. One of the latest expansions is for Huanglongbing (HLB). Following the…
Grower Participation Requested for Citrus Life Cycle Survey
…fertilizer applications. This analysis spans the years 2021 to 2023, addressing questions raised by major retailers about the sustainability efforts of the California citrus industry. Results of the survey will…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-06-23
…impacts, comments from Vilsack on why ag trade promotion efforts are important, and the wild ride for almond growers dealing with damage this year. Tune in to the show for…
Agriculture Secretary Speaks at FFA National Convention
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AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…development, competition, and sustainability. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined him on the trip. Sabrina Halvorson spoke with Secretary Vilsack over the phone about the announcement and how the funding for…