…agricultural sector. Interested students are encouraged to submit their applications by May 10. “This will be the fifth year that we’re doing these scholarships and it’s been an awesome program,”…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…starting to see some in Sonoma and Napa County. So, they’re probably gearing up to start their fungicide programs. Typically for the grapes early on in the season, they’re trying…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update and information about the Conservation Reserve Program. Tune in…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
A new way to protect important pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…in a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). It provides updated parameters for the interim operation of the Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. Crafted in collaboration with the seven Colorado Basin…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…by visiting the RMA website at rma.usda.gov. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…the folks in this room, on this panel, with FAS, USTR, USDA, we’re well equipped to handle the challenge.”Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. International Complications for U.S. Exports Sabrina…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…delays are some of the factors limiting the growth of this market to some extent. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
…cast their vote. The deadline for applications is April 1 and additional details are available on the Hass Avocado Board webpage. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…in mechanization and automation research to address rising input costs and labor challenges. Last year, they introduced legislation to establish a $20 million-a-year research grant program for specialty crop mechanization….
Egg Prices Climbing Again
Image by ElasticComputeFarm from Pixabay After several months of declines, retail egg prices are climbing again. Gary Crawford has more on This Land of Ours. Listen to USDA Gary Crawford’s…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…years. “And then have a good farm bill that funds the commodity programs and then nutrition programs in a rational, reasonable way,” Duarte said. “Then we’ve got something. But that’s…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…By mangostock/Shutterstock image Purina Animal Health and the Land O’ Lakes Foundation have opened their joint scholarship program designed to assist students who have experience in agriculture and livestock production…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
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