…rate of $1.28 per pound. Payment limits for the program are established by statute and depend on the farmer’s average adjusted gross farm income (AGI). If a farmer’s AGI from…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…their reach to beginning farmers, limited resource farmers, socially disadvantaged farmers, veterans, and students interested in agricultural careers. The Equity in Conservation Outreach Cooperative Agreements encompass projects that educate and…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…and let’s get product moving.” The Middle East as a whole is an important market for California almonds. Making further inroads could prove significantly beneficial for the industry. Bettencourt noted…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-22-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can impact California’s economy, the fight over the Farm Bill…
Enteric Methane Reduction Research Program Accepting Applications
…Research Program is part of California Climate Investments which uses Cap-and-Trade funds to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The California Budget Act of 2022 allocates $9.5 million to support demonstration trials…
Majority of U.S. Apples Used in Juices
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-21-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers tardiness of the Farm Bill, how to submit a comment to DWRs updated…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is hosting a series of Almond Industry Gatherings to help foster engagement among industry members. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said…
USDA Study Underscores Importance of Food Safety Education Month
…the surfaces tested, the kitchen sink was most often contaminated, with 34 percent of participants contaminating the sink during meal preparation. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to…
CLas-Positive ACP Confirmed in Ventura County
…to the detection. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is actively conducting surveys and collecting samples as per the ACP/HLB Action Plan. Samples will be taken from the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how water legislation can be problematic for the state’s economy, WTO reform, Farm…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…farmers. U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville “The whole purpose of the Farm Bill is supposed to be to help farmers. What an idea. Yet seven out of eight dollars, again, seven…
National Farm Health and Safety Week
It’s a week to focus on staying safe while working in agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. NFSHW23: Preventing the Spread of Infectious Disease on Farms, Ranches…
DPR Seeks Comment on 2024 Strategic Plan
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) has released a draft of its 2024 Strategic Plan. It establishes guiding principles and measurable goals over the next five years. The Draft…