…from implementing full field sanitation activities. Kelley explained that the two tropical storms in late summer “caused product to stay out in the field a lot longer than it normally…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…has been made with Mexico regarding additional conservation efforts. “This Administration has held strong to its commitment to work with states, Tribes and communities throughout the West to find consensus…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…will spend a significant amount of money over the next few years. He supports the suggestion by House Agriculture Committee Chair Glen “GT” Thompson to spread that spending over ten…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…the Five Points and Lemoore areas. While the disease has the potential to cause economic damage for growers, there are mitigation approaches available. COURTESY: UC ANR “We have azoxystrobin, boscalid,…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
Do you know a student with livestock experience? There’s a scholarship opportunity now open for students who wat to work with animals. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours….
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…things to see what works and maybe what doesn’t work. This program definitely helps us do that,” Matoian explained. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…a strong biomass industry. Josette Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC) explained the rating is now available to companies around the world…
U.S. Behind in Aquaculture
…she said. “So, we actually produce very little of our own seafood, and we’re getting a big chunk of it from overseas already. Because of the sustainability and nutritional benefits…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-13-24
…advancements are being made in the aquaculture industry but where does the U.S. still need work? Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-12-24
…a recent report and California researchers work to better understand dairy production through a new survey. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…announcement is a vital step toward consumer protection and builds on the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to bolster trust and fairness in the marketplace where smaller processors can compete,” Agriculture Secretary…
Disease Mortality Gap Growing Between Rural and Urban Areas
…have widened between rural and urban areas, especially for the prime working-age population, aged 25–54. Researchers with USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) compared natural-cause mortality in rural and urban areas…
AgNet Weekly: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers
Sabrina Halvorson stops by the National Sorghum Producers booth at the Commodity Classic and speaks with Executive Director Greg Ruehle. Topics include the Farm Bill and sorghum in California. Each…