…to make informed decisions to safeguard their crops not only for the current season but for the long-term sustainability of their orchards. As almond growers face the uncertainties of weather,…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
…news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…McKalip highlighted record-breaking national agricultural exports in the last three years and pointed out a significant focus on specialty crops. “We have placed a large priority and focus on specialty…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
…impact of winter chill extends beyond the flowering stage, especially in nut crops. Jarvis-Shean notes, “When you have that straggled bloom, different nuts starting the race at different times, you…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…made. Covered commodities eligible for these programs include a range of crops such as barley, corn, soybeans, and wheat. ARC and PLC payments are disbursed the following fall, aiding farmers…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…current and future pesticides,” he said. “It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record high inflation.” Newhouse…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
How a changing climate could mean more pests for some tree crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-12-23
…a grant that supports varroa mite management will also support specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
…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…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
The House Agriculture Committee met for Member Day, Wednesday, a day when all Members of the House are invited to share legislative interests and priorities with the Chairman and the…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes market opportunities that were highlighted at the Almond Conference and considerations for cover…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…raised, and walnuts, corn, and forage crops are grown, is passionate about representing the diversity of farmers and ranchers in the state. She emphasized the importance of CFBF’s role in…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…without impacting insurance coverage. Notably, NRCS is acknowledged in the handbook as an agricultural expert resource for cover crop management systems. This update builds on previous efforts, including the designation…