Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers keeping a close on eye almond markets with a smaller crop projected, water…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-29-23
…cover crops showing value as pollinator habitat and the necessity of biologicals as California moves to softer chemistries. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Almond Update: ‘Benefits Far Outweigh the Cost’ for Cover Crops
A small grower in Hughson is having some positive experiences with implementing cover crops in the orchard. Donny Hicks said that he has been cover cropping for two years and…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
…several crops other than apples that were affected by the tariffs. India is also a big importer of U.S. lentils, peas, and tree nuts. Kuehl said the agreement will affect…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
…pest poses a threat to various crops and plants, including grapes, apples, hops, and walnuts. The working group is made up of representatives from APHIS, the National Plant Board (NPB),…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 06-27-23
…benefits of cover crops, and comments from the Plant Based Product Council on Rural Development. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
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 Weekly: Dan Kildee on Mexico, GMO Corn, and the USMCA
…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 also traverses…
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…
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…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a proposed Senate bill to address Prop 12, the Colorado River agreement, the…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…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,…
Week in Review: Phase 2 of LandFlex is Available & Success with Cover Cropping in Tomatoes
VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, Eric Morgan said their cover cropping system in tomatoes is showing promise. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California,…
Tentative Port Labor Agreement Reached
A tentative port labor agreement has been reached between the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). The new six-year contract will cover workers at…