…in funding to issue FFWR payments to farmworkers,” President and CEO of NCAE, Michael Marsh said in a press release. NCAE is urging Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and USDA’s Office…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-26-24
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Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…What is Avian Influenza? Detections of avian influenza in birds are common in the United States. While it is uncommon for HPAI to affect mammals, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health…
Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…Images/Shutterstock.com While inflation has eased somewhat, food prices are still high. A study conducted by the University of Illinois and Purdue University asked consumers what type of companies they believe…
Water Allocation Doubles for the State Water Project
…why it’s so critical to continue to adapt our water system to build climate resilience.” California’s overall water storage has significantly improved since the beginning of the calendar year. Lake…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
…USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
…by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…/ AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour….
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…would, thereby also causing pest pressure to increase to pretty significant levels. We actually saw live worms coming in from the field. It was just a really, really bad year.”…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
…there is currently no treatment available to help beekeepers reduce viruses in their colonies. Researchers found that engineered algae diets suppressed DWV infection and improved survival in honeybees. When mixed…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…things to improve it.” Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s full interview with Congressman Duarte in the March 16, 2024, AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…infection in the future. It is important to fully incorporate plant residue into the soil after harvest so it breaks down quicker and prevents the fungus from remaining active. UC…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…provided by irrigation districts. INTERNATIONAL MARKET International competitors in Egypt, South Africa, China, and other countries are taking away the demand for California citrus, and these competitors are meeting the…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…every step involved, from birth to processing, was done here in America.” The regulation closes a loophole that some meatpacking corporations were using to import meat and repackaging in the…