…Reduction Act, we will be able to help landowners conserve and protect a great number of prime farmlands, ranchlands, and healthy wetlands for the benefit of all.” ACEP is comprised…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…plant commodities. Pome and stone fruits, citrus, avocados, tomatoes, and peppers are particularly at risk of pest damage. In Sacramento County, a 106-square-mile quarantine zone is established around Rancho Cordova,…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…to domestic ag employers meeting federal employment criteria with grant applications sue November 28. More details are available online at www.ams.usda.gov/FLSP. Ron Bain reporting for the US Department of Agriculture in…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
Should the U.S. terminate the tomato suspension agreement with Mexico? This agreement is intended to keep Mexico from flooding the U.S. market with underpriced tomatoes, however, some industry leaders say…
New Crop Insurance Program for Controlled Environments
…sessions and post online for you to view on your own time. If you are interested, please reach out to: support@wattsandassociates.zendesk.com or call Eric Henry at 406-252-7776. Crop insurance is sold…
Conditions ‘Too Good’ for Fast Farm Bill
…Foundation online forum, Dr. Outlaw stressed that farm bills have a hard-fought history. “We’ve done this 90 plus years and they’ve never been easy. That’s the one thing I really…
Holstein Icon Honored Through New Youth Scholarship
A new scholarship helps students while honoring a cattle icon. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. George Miller The George Miller Memorial Scholarship is named after a man…
DWR Taking Public Comment on California Water Plan Update 2023
…for in-person and online attendance. The comprehensive plan is meant to guide water managers such as water districts, cities, counties, and Tribal communities. Updates to the plan are based on…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
…last year. This year’s FIRA USA attracted more than 1,500 people to learn about innovative agricultural equipment and what’s on the horizon for the future of farming. Subscribe to the…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
In this special early episode, host Sabrina Halvorson talks one-on-one with U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack about the effects a government shutdown would have on farmers around the nation. Each…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…with long-standing and direct involvement in the industry. They demonstrate lasting impact and commitment to the almond industry.” Last year’s winner was Brian Ezell from the Wonderful Company. Other winners…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA COURTESY: FIRA The first inaugural FIRA USA event took place in Fresno last year, with a tremendous response from industry members. Senior Vice President…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…and Pete Ricketts. It serves as a companion bill to legislation that was introduced earlier in the year in the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill seeks to readdress how…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
…through Norfolk, through Savannah, in order to find the right shipping route into places like the Middle East, parts of Europe, and even India.” Trade options for almonds will depend…