…long-awaited by many organic producers. Organizations such as the Organic Farmers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and National Organic Coalition had been advocating for change in the rule for years….
Increased Demand for Raisin Varietals in 2021 Winemaking
…a key point in the growing season took their toll on production. “We had crops that were off anywhere from 20 to as much as 40 percent,” said Lehman. Listen…
Research into Diseases that Threaten Chocolate
…the only state that has commercial production would be Hawaii. It doesn’t tolerate colder conditions, so it tends to be strictly tropical places. There is also produced in Puerto Rico.”…
Center for Land-Based Learning Brings Agriculture to Urban Students
…in different branches of agriculture and learn some of the skills, techniques, and practices implemented in agricultural production. The hope is that expanding the horizons of these students will give…
Additional Payments for Livestock Producers Affected by Drought and Wildfire
The USDA has announced additional funds for livestock producers who were affected by wildfires and droughts. USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie spoke with AgNet Media to…
Organic Production Priorities Outlined During Farm Bill Hearing
…Farm bill supported programs such as the Organic Certification Cost-Share Program, Organic Research and Extension Initiative, Organic Data Initiative, have been essential in supporting the organic sector. Batcha expressed appreciation…
Rep. LaMalfa: Budget, Hearings on Climate Change “Won’t Put Food on the Table”
…House agriculture committee, as well as a farmer himself. He disagrees with what he sees as a focus on climate change rather than food production. AgNet Media’s Sabrina Halvorson spoke…
Tips for Planting the Tastiest Strawberries You’ve Ever Grown
…about an inch. Rake out the clipped plant parts, weed, remove baby plants that have hopped out of the bed, and lightly fertilize with an organic all-purpose blend. Listen to…
SCOTUS Agrees to Hear Proposition 12 Challenge
…impact production outside of California. Certiorari was granted on March 28 after being relisted several times from the SCOTUS conference, with both AFBF and NPPC expressing appreciation for the latest…
Colleges Recruit New Students at 2022 World Ag Expo
…and allowing students to experience the applications firsthand. The lessons being learned relate directly to food and fiber production. “It’s more than just the college course,” Rachel said. “It affects…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…the development, production, marketing and distribution of dairy products. Ensure underserved groups can more fully access and participate in USDA programs and services. Since day one of the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 03-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers invasive pests threatening California’s already threatened trees, $5,000 grants for organic education, and…
Week in Review: Another Water Allocation Reduction & Winegrape Considerations for the Future
…demonstrated an increase of 9.2 percent from 2020. Increases in the cost of production are being highlighted in a series of reports from the American Farm Bureau Federation. U.S. agriculture…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…abundant production. President of Allied Grape Growers, Jeff Bitter explained that further research on smoke exposure might help mitigate purchasing issues in the future. “The more we’re learning about it…