…a $25 million legal fund to counter potential lawsuits against President-elect Trump’s administration. The conversation highlights the contentious changes expected in pollution regulations and immigration policies, focusing on the significant…
Farm Groups Respond to Brooke Rollins’ Nomination as Agriculture Secretary
Brooke Rollins By Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Brooke Rollins as the next Secretary of Agriculture, drawing varied reactions from agricultural organizations eager…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…provide valuable insights for the agricultural industry, aiding in export potential assessments and calculating crop supplies for the coming marketing year. Producers can submit their responses online at agcounts.usda.gov, by…
Changes within FMMO Amendments
DepositPhotos image The recently announced final decision regarding Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) amendments includes adjustments provided from public comment over the past few months. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…between the California almond industry and Italy’s nut processing sector, which relies on a steady supply of high-quality almonds for value-added processing. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to maintaining…
CDC Urges Increased Testing for H5N1 in Dairy Farm Workers
…to examine how the bird flu virus, first detected in dairy cows last March, may spread to humans. The research indicates that more people might be infected than the 46…
CDFW Now Accepting Applications for Wolf-Livestock Loss Compensation Program
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is now accepting applications for direct loss compensation under the Wolf-Livestock Compensation Program (WLCP). Livestock producers who have experienced confirmed…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…critical topic, registration for the conference and additional information on the agenda are available at almonds.com/conference. By exploring innovative land-use strategies, the Almond Conference aims to support growers through complex regulatory…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…SIPCAM, highlighted the product’s potential benefits compared to compost, especially in California’s low-organic soils. Phelps explained that while compost and manure have been used for generations to enrich soil, they…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 10-25-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we continue coverage of the FIRA USA conference with an interview with Walt Duflock, Vice President of…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
A farmer with digital tablet controls an autonomous tractor on a smart farm. DepositPhotos image The third annual FIRA USA event, held at the Yolo County Fairgrounds, highlighted the latest…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 10-24-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we return to the FIRA USA conference. We also have this week’s Almond Update. Listen to previous…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…FIRA USA conference is an annual event focused on agricultural robotics and automation, bringing together experts, growers, and tech innovators to explore the latest advancements in ag tech. Held this…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina reports from FIRA USA at the Yolo County Fairgrounds. She starts with an interview with California…