…help boost production and quality. Additionally, it will enhance the industry’s competitiveness against imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…things in terms of adding flowers and habitat for monarch butterflies,” said Lewis. “In exchange for doing those good things, in this agreement, you’re then protected if you accidentally harm…
Most Grilling Costs Stay Higher This Summer
…since AFBF began the survey in 2013, and 2023 comes in as the second-highest cost. The cookout favorites include cheeseburgers, chicken breasts, pork chops, homemade potato salad, strawberries and ice…
India Trade Agreement Good for Producers Around U.S.
Crotalaria juncea, known as sunn hemp, Indian hemp, Madras hemp or brown hemp The U.S. and India have agreed to resolve six trade disputes including the removal of retaliatory tariffs…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…Southwest Regional Director, who led the project. “In this new edition, we kept the sections everyone liked on pumps, motors, dealing with leaks and clogging, measuring soil moisture, and so…
Five-Year Plan to Address Spotted Lanternfly Concerns
…needed to solve this plant pest riddle,” said NPB President and co-chair of the SLF working group, Steven Long. Representatives from California, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South…
USDA Announces Investment for Underserved Producers
…for underserved producers funding. The projects will help improve access to land, capital, and markets for underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. The funding comes from the Increasing Land, Capital,…
AgNet Weekly: Dan Kildee on Mexico, GMO Corn, and the USMCA
…affecting agriculture nationwide. Host Sabrina Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…Pexels.com Prop. 1, also known as the Water Quality, Supply, and Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2014, dedicated $2.7 billion for investments in the public benefits of water storage projects, and…
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…was a slowdown in trying to get product out of the market, it had a detrimental effect on almonds,” Kelley explained. “That crushed consumption. That destroyed demand. So, for the…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…markets and-or butcher shops. Of those consumers, 30 percent were heavy lamb users, and 35 percent were light lamb users. Some of the selected shops already carry lamb, while some…
USDA Seeks Fiscal Year 2024 Suggestions for Plant Protection Projects
…to support Tribes, Tribal organizations and universities, as well as other minority-affiliated organizations. Under the Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention Program, APHIS provides funding to its partners…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on Dignity Act
…than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions,…
FSA County Committees Seeking Nominations by August 1
…consider serving the farmers, ranchers and producers in your community on your local FSA county committee, and I thank you in advance for your public service.” Nominations are open for…