…House and Senate appropriations committees, expressing apprehensions about the surging Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) in the H-2A program. The lawmakers highlight the AEWR as more than doubling since 2005,…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
…Reduction Program, with the funding delay until 2024-25. Additionally, a reversion of $23 million from the General Fund is outlined for the Enteric Methane Incentives Program, while maintaining a $2…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
Farmers in the Central Valley are being encouraged to apply for WaterSMART funding from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The WaterSMART program, a collaboration between the Bureau of…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
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Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…said. Of particular importance, the FARMER program to replace ag equipment has already been facing funding declines. Isom noted they fought to get $75 million for the program last year….
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…A significant amount of time and effort went into planning the 2024 Nutrient Summit. Saa explained the goal was to put together a program with the most relevant topics with…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
…that the results were impressive. Initially, the plan was to make an application to 12 rows of trees. When it came time to harvest, Watson decided to have the harvester…
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
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RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…a $1.3 billion Regional Ag Promotion Program, paid for out of the Commodity Credit Corporation. So, they’ve proposed this big market development effort. We think that’s fantastic and certainly can…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes new details about USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum program and why the USDA is…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
…State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) at this time. The Clean Truck Check program requires that vehicles be entered into the CARB database and an annual fee of $30…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
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CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) announced it will not be accepting applications for direct-to-producer assistance as part of the State Water Efficiency and Enhancement Program (SWEEP) at…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…extremes, safeguarding against earthquakes, and meeting regulatory water quality and fishery requirements. Additionally, the initiative incorporates a Community Benefits Program to ensure local communities benefit tangibly and sustainably. As the…