Growers are preparing to implement their nitrogen plans after a long bloom period this season. Associate Director of Agricultural Research with the Almond Board of California (ABC), Sebastian Saa said…
VofV: The Future of Sustainable Desalination
…climate change which leads to the water shortage problem,” Luo said. Ashfeld, Luo, and Labrucherie discuss topics related to agricultural water use, western reliance on the Colorado River, the pros…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…of $2.9 billion in damages to cotton. More than half of the agricultural losses were effectively protected under existing risk management programs with the remainder highlighting the importance of inclusive…
Ag Safety Awareness Week: “Lead the Way in Agriculture”
It’s ag safety awareness week. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Agricultural Safety Awareness Week Program is this week, March 6-10. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers…
New ‘Product of USA’ Labeling Proposal from USDA
…director of American Grassfed Association, Carrie Balkcom said in a news release. “We are pleased to have the USDA act on the ‘Product of U.S.A.’ as promised in the executive…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Latest H-2A Wage Rules
…expressed by other ag groups including the National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) and the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). NCAE described the new H-2A wage rules as “a disaster,”…
AgNet Weekly: Specialty Crops in the Farm Bill
Sabrina Halvorson talks with Robert Guenther, chief public policy officer of the International Fresh Produce Association and secretary of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance. Guenther discusses priorities for the…
Week in Review: Delta Flow Requirements Waived & LandFlex Incentives Begin Rolling Out
…industry representatives highlighted some of the challenges that farmers are facing during the first 2023 meeting. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
California budget constraints are coming at a time when farmers are working to meet ambitious climate goals. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said…
California Pistachios Have Economic Impact of More Than $6.4 Billion
…as contributions from indirect business taxes. “The money spent by growers and processors spreads throughout the economy, creating business activity down the main streets of towns and cities across the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-01-23
…for cover crop management, and the building of the western snowpack. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Strengthening Dog Import Standards
Veterinarians are helping to reignite the push to strengthen dog import standards. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The American Veterinary Association-supported Healthy Dog Importation Act would help…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…both federal crop insurance and commodity programs,” he said. Along with Duvall, the witness list included another five agricultural leaders including: Peter Friedmann, Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Washington, D.C….
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…the Western Water and Working Lands Framework for Conservation Action. The new framework is comprised of guidelines to identify vulnerable ag landscapes across 17 Western States, with 13 strategies to…