…water as possible. With over 434 projects approved and a handful more coming online in the next few weeks, the District is in a great position to take advantage or…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
A recent ruling by a U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) dispute panel on November 24 has issued a disappointing decision for the U.S. dairy industry. The ruling allows Canada to maintain restrictions…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…work while making your shopping list and meals will get you started. Here are some of their composting insights and tips. The benefits of composting. Composting provides several benefits, including…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…have the chance to trial various practices over a four-year commitment. Rahm emphasizes, “Each grower is expected to commit to the implementation of one climate-smart practice, making orchards available for…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…resources that some of the larger commodity groups do.” She said the $100 million from the Regional Agriculture Promotion Program (RAPP) will address some of the technical barriers to trade…
Vilsack Announces Plan to Increase Trade
…U.S. agricultural trade, including the department’s planned trade missions for 2024 and the opening of a public comment period for the new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP). “As I’ve often…
Almond Update: Global Demand to Be Highlighted at The Almond Conference
…Global Demand for California Almonds session will be taking place at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 7. More information about TAC is available at Almonds.com/Conference. Listen to the segment below….
Farm Bureau Foodies: Foodies Cooking with Tomatoes
…tomato grower. https://www.facebook.com/FarmBureauFoodies/videos/218451151253489/?mibextid=zDhOQc Sponsored Content Parka Helps California Citrus Growers Protect Fruit Quality and Packout September 4, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products July 1, 2026 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
Last month, the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works held a hearing on Examining the Implications of Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency for Clean Water Act Protections of Wetlands…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…that have been announced and just a few examples include Michigan State University, which is using it to increase competitive competitiveness and sustainability of the US blueberry industry by developing…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…happy. Farmers are having a good year.” The positive impact, however, extends beyond the farm gates. Johnson highlighted the broader benefits to communities and various supporting industries. “Our communities, our…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-07-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reaction to the latest chlorpyrifos ruling, Canada’s livestock industry’s pushback against California’s Prop…
Second Annual FFA Future Leaders Fundraising Drive Underway
It’s a fundraising effort for future ag leaders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Tractor Supply Company kicked off the second annual FFA Future Leaders Scholarship fundraising drive….