…the implementation of non-digester manure management practices. The aim is to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions in California. The University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR)…
AgNet Weekly: Curt Blades, AEM, Precision Agriculture Benefits
…related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO,…
Week in Review: Solving Disaster Program Shortfalls & New Avocado Variety Available to Growers
…includes proactive efforts to avoid the establishment of new invasive pest species in California. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
CDFA Seeks Comments on Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Priorities
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is calling for public input on the new Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program. CDFA will be partnering with the U.S. Department of…
SPM Roadmap Implementation Guided by Industry Feedback
…of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, Julie Henderson explained that there are goals set for 2025 and others set for 2030. Similar to the development of the overall Roadmap,…
U.S. Consumers’ Food Spending Hit Record High in 2022
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Almond Update: FFA Scholarships Bring Value Back to Ag Industry
Several California Future Farmers of America (FFA) members that received scholarships from The Almond Board of California (ABC) this year were featured on a recent episode of the Almond Journey…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
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SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…speaker who 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…
Support for Keeping AM Radio in New Vehicles
…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 LinkedIn…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
The Almond Board of California (ABC) Board of Directors has announced the selection of Clarice Turner, a seasoned global leader in the consumer goods, food service, and wine and spirits…
Water Board Extends Protest Period for Sites Reservoir
…our future have stalled because of a pervasive mindset of ‘no.’ With this legislation, California is saying ‘yes’ to building the clean energy, safe drinking water and transportation projects we…
USDA Requests Input on GHG Measurement Plans
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New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
An avocado variety developed at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) gives producers new opportunities. The ‘BL516’ avocado scion cultivar known by its commercial name of Luna UCR, took decades…