…“Ultimately, we need an independent, single agency focused solely on preventing foodborne illness and promoting nutrition goals in order to effectively carry out its mission.” Other supporters of the Federal…
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…survey results will be published in the 2025 Crop Production report, which will be made available online with other NASS publications. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
…wrote in his ruling that the “harm suffered by Wonderful if it is forced to comply with a process that is likely unconstitutional while waiting until the board’s final order…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…Palomino, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
CDFA Accepting Grant Applications for Proactive IPM Solutions
…include public and private colleges, government entities, non-profits, and commodity groups based in California. Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on August 30, with further details available online. Listen to…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
Image by singkham/DepositPhotos image Fertilizer prices remain higher despite agriculture being past the high-demand spring season. Josh Linville of StoneX told Agweb.com that multiple global factors are the reason prices have…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
Named a Best Book of the Year in The New Yorker, Publishers Weekly, Chicago Tribune, and EcoLit Books and a Must-Read Summer Book by USA Today, the book the Parrot…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
Parameters of the Tulare Lake Subbasin probation are being put on hold for the next several weeks. Lawmakers are pushing back against federal agencies following a Supreme Court decision that…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-18-24
On today’s show: a judge issues a restraining order against the water board in SGMA implementation. Plus, the decline in almond production expectation meets an increase in shipments. Tune in…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
Parameters of the Tulare Lake Subbasin probation are being put on hold for the next several weeks. Kings County Superior Court Judge Ciuffini issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
…facilitate osmotic adjustment, allowing plants to better manage water uptake and retention. Compounds in seaweed extracts act as compatible osmolytes, prompting plants to produce their own compounds that enhance water…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…110 square miles in the Santa Clarita area. More information about invasive fruit flies and ongoing quarantines in California is available at CaFruitFly.com. Contributing Author: Lauren McEwen AgNet West Intern…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
…ants USDA Imported Fire Ant Quarantine Approved To learn more about the comprehensive line of fire ant management solutions from Central Life Sciences, contact your distributor, visit CentralAntControl.com or call 800.347.8272….
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…mandatory. The local AQI can be found online at US EPA AirNow. High winds also increase the risk of wildfires and spread both smoke and flames quickly. Kiehn encourages communication with…