Another delay for the farm bill, as the House must now spend time electing another Speaker after the ousting of Representative Kevin McCarthy of California. The 2023 walnut acreage and…
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
…in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…are excited to support California’s producers with an historic investment in climate beneficial conservation this Fiscal Year,” said NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez. “With the addition of the Inflation…
Dairy Checkoff’s Pizza Partnerships Growing Cheese Sales
…agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Staying on Top of Truck and Bus Rule Requirements
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to stay on top of notices from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Director of Regulatory and Environmental Affairs for Western United Dairies, Paul Sousa…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
Lygus problems were particularly challenging for California cotton growers this season. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted that it is the worst…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Newsom signing the California Food Safety Act, the early success of the F3…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
The California Association of Pest Control Advisors (CAPCA) is hosting its Annual Conference & Agri Expo North October 15-17 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada. The CAPCA conference…
Delivery Innovation Could Reduce Hunger
…or USPS. Fresh food offerings present another challenge altogether, but more direct-to-consumer approaches should, in the long term, be able to capitalize on improvements in technology to reach those who…
NCBA: OFF Act a ‘Narrow-minded’ View of Checkoffs
…the American Lung Association to do human health research on soy-based products. The American Lung Association employs a federal lobbyist because they are a trade association. That research would have…
National Dairy Herd Information Scholarship Applications Open
A scholarship opportunity for veterinary students. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Wolfgang Ehrecke from Pixabay The National Dairy Herd Information Association (DHIA)announced it is accepting…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…quarantine in the Western Hemisphere for the Tau Fruit Fly was issued in California earlier this year. The vast majority of fruit flies and other invasive species are found in…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…cover freeze, fire, hail, flood, irrigation water supply failure, and other causes. Similarly, kiwifruit producers in 12 California counties can insure against unforeseen weather perils, covering three varietal groups. In…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…by groups including the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC), International Fresh Produce Association, and Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. “The Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act is an important piece of…