…Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties as giving him particular reverence for the work of farmers and ranchers. Speaker McCarthy spoke of the vital importance of farmers and their role in…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-15-23
…unexpected hazards with new farm equipment technologies, H2A, and the rollout of Ag Order 4.0 presenting to be a ‘bit of a challenge. Tune in to the show for these…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…The additional investments are estimated to help hundreds of thousands of farmers and ranchers apply conservation to millions of acres of land. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers data from the On Farm Readiness review, tips for keeping pesticide residue off…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency is accepting applications in relation to the recent storm damage many…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
…are more clearly defined in the 2018 Farm Bill. These are substances or micro-organisms that stimulate other natural processes when applied to seeds, plants, or the rhizosphere. Biostimulants generally enhance…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
…John Tester and Mike Rounds introduced the bipartisan bill. “Food is a national security issue. Increasing foreign ownership of American farms and farmland is a threat to our food security,”…
Planting Delays in Monterey County Due to Flood Damage
…of acreage. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot told AgNet West last week that an estimated 20,000 acres have been impacted. As growers continue to assess the overall…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…this point-of-care, noninvasive test would facilitate monitoring of animals. It could be used as a surveillance tool and help the decision-making process of farmers, veterinarians and regulatory agencies. “Farmed and…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming Company, shares his interest, knowledge and utilization of agtech, which…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…subcommittee’s jurisdiction will cover, among other things: The farm safety net—commodity policy and crop insurance—which together provide critical risk management tools to farmers and ranchers; Farm Service Agency (FSA) credit…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-06-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show includes a conversation with Monterey County Farm Bureau Director Norm Groot, with updates on…
Wings on the Menu for the Big Game
…Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pa. about 62 times. Enough to give four wings each to every man, woman and child in the United States. Phoenix’s State Farm Stadium (home of Super Bowl LVII)…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Details 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has released its recommendations for the 2023 Farm Bill. A letter was also sent to Agriculture Committee leadership in the U.S. House of…