…to the escalating demand for genetically modified (GM) crops, which possess advantageous traits like insect tolerance and herbicide tolerance. The global organic farming market is projected to expand to $287.83…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
California’s 2023 walnut production is expected to reach 790,000 tons, marking a five percent increase compared to 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), walnut production was measured…
22007 Program Eligibility
…past by USDA lending and other farm programs? If so, there was a program of financial assistance, you might need to look into the 22007 program. “This program is designed…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
California Governor Gavin Newsom has taken action to expedite recovery efforts in the central coast region following devastating floods in March. The floods, caused by record rainfall in the Pajaro…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
California’s processing tomato industry is gearing up for a strong season, with contracted production forecasted to reach 12.9 million tons, averaging 50.8 tons per acre. This projection represents a substantial…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-05-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers how USDA funding will help farmers lower energy costs and the Farm Bureau Foodies. Tune…
September is Food Safety Education Month
…specializes in agriculture. 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…
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
…are grown in California are at peak harvest. The California Table Grape Commission is reporting a revised forecast of 71.9 million 19-pound boxes this year. It would be the first…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
The legislation that would provide a California FAIR plan expansion passed through the California Assembly on August 24. Co-sponsored by the California Farm Bureau Federation (CFBF) and the California Department…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…also avail themselves of reduced premium costs through this program. Starting from the 2024 crop year, the Grapevine insurance program will be accessible in specific counties across California, Idaho, Michigan,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-04-23
…Use in Farms survey. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
USDA Getting Word Out About 22007 Financial Assistance Program
…This Land of Ours. If you are a farmer or a forest landowner who feels USDA has in the past discriminated against you in its farm programs, you may be…
Week in Review: New WOTUS Creates Similar Disappointment & Additional Support Coming to Battle INSV
…Research (FFAR) is supporting work at UC Davis to increase crop resistance to the virus. California Avocado Commission President Jeff Oberman said farmers are still going to need a bit…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part Two
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…