Growers have a new tool available to help guide decisions related to navel orangeworm management. A coalition of agriculture and business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-06-24
…and California climate laws challenged by ag and business groups. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
A coalition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and other business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate disclosure laws. The two laws, SB…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…that keeps the natural water in and unwanted environmental factors out. “Global warming. Environmental change. You can call it what you want, but our environment is changing and that environment…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…they work to build equitable food systems and climate change resilience.” EXOTIC FRUIT FLY President of the California Farm Bureau, Shannon Douglass, said that she appreciates Governor Newsom’s protection of…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
…talk with one of President Biden’s climate advisors about the decision to pause exports of liquid natural gas. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…letter to President Biden and Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. CC’d on the letter was Ali Zaidi, Assistant to the President and National Climate Advisor. Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Ziadi…
Water Strategy Outlined in California Water Commission Report
…for a hotter, drier future,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. “It provides important ecosystem benefits, protects drinking water wells, and supports climate-resilient agriculture for healthy…
CDFA Accepting Applications for Healthy Soils Program
…providers. TA providers include specialists from the University of California Cooperative Extension Community Education Specialists (UCCS CESs) through their Climate Smart Agriculture Program. “Through our strong relationships with diverse farming…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…In the first episode of this season, catch up with Western Growers Dennis Donohue, Center for Innovation & Technology Director, and meet Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, as they…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…million allocation to the program. Another shift of $20.6 million to the GGRF for the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program is also proposed, with funding delayed to 2024-25. Climate-smart…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-08-24
…why some say a change in mindset is a critical aspect of converting to organic production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
First Survey of the Season Shows a Fraction of Last Year’s Snow Levels
…de Guzman explained. The Climate Prediction Center’s seasonal outlook for the coming months still indicates an increased chance of above-average precipitation and snow. However, snow levels to start 2024 have…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…overwhelming for producers to understand which aspects of that data are valuable to their operation. The need for actionable data, information that will lead the farmer to make a change in…