…doing with similar programs. “Let’s get it out on the landscape again in this farm bill and really open up new tools. For our farmers who are dealing with severe…
Potential of Biofungicides in Combating Disease Pressure in Organic Carrots
…dark lesions on the leaves and petioles and can weaken the tops of carrots, ultimately impacting yield. UCCE Vegetable Crops Farm Advisor in Kern County, Jaspreet Sidhu said that two…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-26-23
…Farm Bill spending. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour…
Lawmakers Establish Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group
A new Agricultural Labor Working Group has been established to focus on the consistent issues that farmers have been facing with regard to labor. The bipartisan group was announced by…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge Efforts & Additional Support for Citrus Research
…develop and evaluate superior selections to grow in citrus-producing regions. Farmers from around the nation were recently in Washington D.C. to meet with lawmakers and discuss priorities for the 2023…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…announcement is a positive step forward in removing tariffs and opening trade,” said Brian Kuehl, Executive Director of Farmers for Free Trade. “We are particularly pleased to see that recent…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said they are dedicated to preparing the next generation to lead the ag industry. Nelson also noted that the agency is committed to bringing more actionable…
USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports by July 17
…appointment with their local USDA office before the applicable deadline, which for many places and crops is July 17. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) also reminds producers with login access…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers inflationary impacts on the almond demand, potential water bills, upcoming Farm Bill deadline,…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…designated the California Water Commission as the agency responsible for allocating the funds through a competitive process. The Harvest Water Program will produce multiple ecosystem benefits while providing a reliable…
USDA Accepting Applications for Chile Agribusiness Trade Mission
A chance for firsthand knowledge of ag business in Chile. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by reneedc from Pixabay The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is…
Industry Reps to House Ag: USDA Should Handle Rural Broadband
…frankly, suffer from the handicap of distance, whether it’s education, medical services, whether it’s tools for precision ag. There is no other agency that is more in tune with what…
USDA Investing $320 Million to Strengthen Supply Chains
…quality control possible, and save jobs. For more information on opportunities through USDA Rural Development, go to rd.usda.gov. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
EATS Act Takes Aim at Proposition 12
…in one State should not—and cannot—dictate how farmers raise their crops and livestock across the country. It is imperative that Congress act.” Congresswoman Ashley Hinson is also sponsoring identical legislation…