…EPA’s public comment period on glyphosate is scheduled to close Sept. 24. The comments will be part of the broader review process as the agency evaluates available information and considers…
Specialty Crop Leaders Push for Trade, Food Safety and Farm Bill Changes
…several major issues facing specialty crop producers across the country. Trade remains near the top of that list. Puglia said Western Growers supports extending the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, but wants changes…
RanchBot Brings Real-Time Water Monitoring to Agriculture
…also emphasized that satellite information can be combined with land-based sensors and other technologies to provide a more complete picture of water availability and use. Water Challenges Stretch Across the…
Diesel Prices Rise as Harvest Season Begins
…adding to the strain on agricultural operations. Patrick De Haan, senior petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com, says the current diesel market is being driven by factors beyond traditional supply and demand…
Propane Offers California Farmers an Alternative as Energy Costs Rise
…More For farmers interested in learning more about propane applications, Newland directed listeners to propane.com. For information specifically about the Propane Farm Rebate Program, he directed farmers to propane.com/farm funding,…
John Duarte: Water, Crops and California Ag Future
…saying long-term trials have shown strong production results compared with UCV1 seedling material. Almond production is also coming in below expectations in many areas, according to Duarte. He discussed the…
John Duarte Discusses California Ag, Water and Energy
…Duarte and Michael Newland on your favorite podcast app or visit AgNetWest.com for the complete interviews. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sponsored Content Parka Helps California Citrus Growers…
MCOOL Debate Continues as Congress Considers Country-of-Origin Labeling
…and regulatory authorities for establishing mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef and to consider legislative recommendations. Bill Bullard, CEO of R-CALF USA, says the order could provide momentum for efforts to…
Shannon Douglass Discusses Wolves, Labor and California Agriculture
…foods is important for building healthier communities and helping young people understand where their food comes from. Wolves Creating Growing Problems for Ranchers One of the biggest concerns discussed was…
John Duarte Discusses California Water, Agriculture and Policy
…communities. He says California needs a strategy that provides abundant surface water for both farms and communities. Another major topic is Proposition 1 and California’s investment in water infrastructure. Duarte…
World Ag Expo Celebrates 60 Years of Connecting Agriculture
…schools and agricultural organizations can expect from the 2027 event. From its international reach and massive volunteer effort to agricultural education and community involvement, Lausten explained why the World Ag…
Joseph Dart and the Birth of the Grain Elevator
…when grain production and long-distance agricultural commerce were expanding rapidly. Faster loading meant ships could spend less time in port and could transport agricultural commodities more efficiently. Buffalo’s Strategic Role…
Native Americans Shaped the Landscape Before European Settlement
…hand tools and draft animals that would later become common in European-style agriculture, Native communities adapted their agricultural practices to the natural environment. Major rivers and their flood plains offered…
Young Farmer Dolce Calandra Carries Family Legacy Forward
…business toward the scale of some of the company’s other commodity programs. Tree Fruit Season Brings Challenges At the time of Papagni’s visit, Wildwood was packing its final white peach…