…about the day-to-day intricacies of operating a farm, farmworker safety standards and protection, automation, organic and conventional produce and more. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how organic production goes beyond popular buzzwords and the USDA is starting up…
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…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…great restrictions regarding emissions, alternatives to burning, water use and conservation, among others. It is only feasible to continue operations with support from incentive programs. Farmers have a lot of…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…highlighting strategies for organic fertilization planning in mature almond orchards. “While we covered some of this at [The Almond Conference], this is really an opportunity to dig into these topics…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…steps to take along the way. Following a panel discussion on “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey” at the Organic Grower Summit, Trice emphasized the need…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…In a surprising development, Morgan said they achieved impressive results by adopting organic practices in conventional brassicas, revealing a need to rethink traditional approaches. “We had to move organic processes…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
…buying, or using these products” be aware of the new restrictions. Applicators and growers will be responsible for learning and following the new regulations which may be more restrictive than…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
Founder of Abundant Harvest Organics, Vernon Peterson shared his thoughts on regenerative agriculture at the Organic Grower Summit in Salinas. A Final Environmental Impact Report for the Delta Conveyance Project…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…is to get a certification. We see that with organic. So, ‘okay, I’m going to be organic. I used to solve my problem with this, what’s the organic equivalent?’ The…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…$6 billion, the legislation would direct the USDA to prioritize purchases from beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers, small and mid-sized operations, agricultural cooperatives, organic producers, and those employing environmentally…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the upcoming Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule compliance deadline and we look at some…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08): “The panel’s decision leaves in place a status quo of Canadian dairy restrictions that is simply unacceptable. American farmers deserve a level playing field, and Canada must…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
A recent ruling by a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel on November 24 has issued a disappointing decision for the U.S. dairy industry. The ruling allows Canada to maintain restrictions…