…explained. “He’s the associate IPM specialist located at the Kearney Ag Center and is leading the efforts on it.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
October Report Details Water Recharge Capacity for Water Year 2023
…natural sources. The Central Valley played a pivotal role, contributing to over 15 million acre-feet of groundwater pumping, constituting 90 percent of California’s total extractions. Extraction rates were particularly high…
Special ACEP Funding Available Through the Inflation Reduction Act
…tax rolls. For more information on ACEP, landowners can access online resources or contact their local NRCS Service Center. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…“We’ll also have our best practices there. Of course, the cover crop guide, the irrigation guide, and the nitrogen guide,” said Hillman. The almond rootstocks guide and the whole orchard…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…cover freeze, fire, hail, flood, irrigation water supply failure, and other causes. Similarly, kiwifruit producers in 12 California counties can insure against unforeseen weather perils, covering three varietal groups. In…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. In addition, he is the Co-Director of the Agricultural and Food Policy Center (AFPC) at Texas A&M University. During a recent Farm…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
…and 4 at the Roebbelen Center. The free hybrid event will provide an overview of the draft document and offer an opportunity to provide direct feedback. Registration is currently open…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…a common goal. The relationship between the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, industry leaders, and tech innovators was emphasized as a workable model for more effective development and implementation of new…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…Bureau of Reclamation’s WaterSMART program, which aims to provide funding for improving water infrastructure in irrigation districts and related entities. Many respondents to the survey also reported an unfamiliarity with…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers powdery mildew trials at the Cal Poly Strawberry Center, support of the Right…
Conservation Assistance to Be Supported By $70 Million Investment
…conservation careers. Similarly, the National Center For Appropriate Technology (NCAT) will focus on Latino farmers in California, Texas, and other regions, offering practical information on regenerative practices through on-farm demonstrations…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…actually working now with the administration to pivot from the great work they’ve done in India,” said Bettencourt. “Let’s take that momentum to Turkey and do the exact same playbook…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…of California Can Do,” was recently released by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. This comprehensive study, the first of its kind in almost three decades, sheds light on the labor…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
…They are: anu, Indiana. Team lead: Scott Massey Appanoose Manufactured Products, Iowa. Team lead: Mark Mendick Barn Owl Precision Agriculture, Colorado. Team lead: Sarah Hinkley Idem Irrigation, Nebraska. Team lead:…