Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers heat illness prevention reminders, CDFA accepting proposals for the specialty crop block grant…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…and local water managers to continue the development of voluntary action. Other areas of focus for the ag groups include the proper consideration be given to the loss of production…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
…have been approved for release since the 7th edition was released in 2018. Varroa mites represent one of the greatest threats to honey bee health, honey production, and pollination services….
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…California Department of Food and Agriculture. “USDA applauds California’s continued commitment to supporting our nation’s producers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and nursery crops through the Specialty Crop Block Grant…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-29-22
…strawberry fields, and California leading the nation in funding opportunities for specialty crop programs. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…an almond orchard, seeing what the California drought impacts look like on the ground. Kevin Herman of The Specialty Crop Company and past California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) Chairman hosted…
Peterson, Outlaw on Next Farm Bill
…changes,” Outlaw said. “because otherwise, all we’re going to have is a status quo bill anyway.” “But we do have crop insurance,” Peterson added, “which I would say is the…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
…example: Growers of kiwifruit already anticipate production moving from New Zealand’s North Island to the South Island, a complete upheaval of the current process. In addition, he gives a preview…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…half of where they were last year, but that was an improvement from their projections the month before the corridor existed,” she said. “Each month, global production estimates are getting…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
A new soil health case study from the Almond Board of California (ABC) highlights the value and benefits of cover cropping. The study details the cover crop practices implemented by…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…Biologicals is made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop…
USDA Details How Organic Transition Initiative Will Take Shape
…opportunities for the organic sector and help farmers with moving into organic production. The new initiative is being supported by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service, Risk Management Agency, and Natural Resources…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…the Mid-year USDA acreage report, which showed that despite having planted 89 percent of the average corn crop by May 29, only 61 percent of that had emerged, 18 percent…