…to conservation, Samler noted, “Farming is intrinsically linked to the natural world around us. Our growers are strong conservationists because we know that we need to preserve what we have.”…
Congressional Effort Seeks to Address H-2A Wage Concerns for U.S. Farmers
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has voiced concern about the increasing H-2A wage and its impact on family farmers. Seventy-five U.S. House of Representatives members penned a letter to the…
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…is having a damaging effect on farm businesses. “It’s always a strain. Just like market volatility has been a big story in the cattle industry over the last few months,…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
…healthiest snacks on the planet,” Citarella explained. As part of that focus on reputation, communicating the stewardship story of almond production is another key component. “We first focus on making…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show: there’s less than a week left to apply for 2024 Leadership Farm Bureau…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
Farmers in the Central Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The WaterSMART program, a collaboration between the Bureau of…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…went from three truckloads to 14 truckloads. So, it was a substantial difference.” While acknowledging the importance of chill hours for pistachio production, Watson saw Dormex as a valuable tool…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…reason for everyone to work together. “There’s a critical mass of Democrats and Republicans who understand the farm bill is important both for farmers and for food programs,” he continued,…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…regulation, readopted annually since 2021, also presents potential challenges for farmers and ranchers in the area. Questions have been raised about the ongoing curtailment’s impact on the agricultural community. Siskiyou…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-08-24
…why some say a change in mindset is a critical aspect of converting to organic production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
…Farm Bill 08:37 February 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for Specialty Crops 09:45 January 27, 2024 -President Biden Pauses Pending LGN Exports 07:30 January 13, 2024 – NCBA’s Ethan Lane on…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…area,” said Saa. After the panel, there will be a presentation on optimal fertigation techniques. UC ANR Farm Advisor Franz Niederholzer will also be giving a keynote presentation during lunch,…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…almond production, thorough destruction of mummy nuts is imperative to ensure a successful crop. Winter sanitation is a fundamental practice in nut production, and “if you needed any more reason…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…the law, farmworkers received overtime for hours exceeding 10 hours per day or 60 hours per week. The study shows a decrease in ag workers clocking between 56 and 60…