…industry is a lack of mentorship opportunities. WFA matches applicants based on their preferences, which can include mentor gender, areas of expertise, language, and industry sector, and offers opportunities for…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
…Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder and CEO, Enko 13:10 March 30, 2024: Policy for Prescribed Fires 13:44 March 23, 2024: Policy Expert Fran Miller 15:12…
Nearly 20 Percent of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online
Checking in on who’s checking out groceries online. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Are you turning to online shopping for your groceries? More people are these days….
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…under the Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), which funds distributed wind technology development, testing, certification, and commercialization. CIP provides support to U.S. component suppliers and manufacturers of small- and…
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
…efforts, public listening sessions began back in December. The third session on the subject is scheduled for Thursday, February 22 beginning at 4:30 p.m. Information about today’s listening session, along…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
…the most optimal materials. “Over the last few years, we’ve had many of the top materials, conventional fungicides, that have gone off patent and companies have copied them and other…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
…the federal court in Arizona.” He noted, “ARA’s consistent position has been that, absent an EPA order allowing for the limited sale, distribution, and use of existing stocks, there will…
Almond Update: Nutrient Summit Presentations Now Available
…to keep in mind that these leaf critical values have been developed for bearing trees,” Gordon noted. “So, they are shipping out nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to the fruit.” Overall,…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
…Ag Expo’s® show grounds, powered by HD Relay, can be viewed online at https://bit.ly/WAELiveFeed. Cameras offer views of activity on the grounds, including exhibitors, attendees, and volunteers. World Ag Expo® attendees…
Next Steps for FMMO
…made, we presented a very good hearing record,” Vice President for Economic Policy and Market Research, Dr. Peter Vitaliano, said on the MMPF’s Dairy Defined podcast. “Half the room was…
Family Farming and Industry Unity at the Core of California Raisins
…his siblings, father, aunt and uncle, currently operate Victor Packing. Established in 1963 by Sahatjian’s grandfather and great-uncle, the operation is vertically integrated, as they manage the production, processing, dehydration,…
EPA Updates Efforts to Address Endangered Species Act Parameters
…under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act with the mandates of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This discrepancy has led to legal disputes, uncertainties for farmers, and delays in…
Almond Update: Preparing for Board of Directors Election Process
…declaration window opens. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said that right now, it is important for growers to ensure their information is up to date with their…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…designed for specialty crop producers, to research, to market and promotion opportunities,” Lester Moffitt said. Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative According to the USDA, the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative aims to…