Western Region Certified Crop Advisors (WRCCA) is offering scholarships to students who plan to enter the agricultural workforce. A total of four $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to undergraduates. “Those…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…to get coverage for powdery mildew. Q: Now just a reminder for some things that we discussed previously on the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute, why is it important to be…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 03-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update and information about the Conservation Reserve Program. Tune in…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
The 2023 crop year was a difficult one for growers, largely due to pest damage. Navel orangeworm (NOW) was a particularly difficult pest to manage, which resulted in high levels…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
…colonies worldwide. These colony losses devastate beekeeping industries and pose a major risk to agriculture and the global food supply. While there are medicines for other bee diseases and parasites,…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
As part of the efforts to address the ongoing drought impacts on the Colorado River System, the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Reclamation has unveiled a final plan outlined…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes an interview with RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger, the Westlands Water District surpasses its…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…have to be aligned as industries. I’m not just talking beef and pork,” he said. “I’m talking agriculture. Agriculture is the backbone of the American economy. And I think with…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
Westlands Water District has surpassed its goal for groundwater recharge over the last 12 months. The District has successfully recharged 380,000 acre-feet of surface water into its aquifers since March…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
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USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations for the Hass Avocado Board to fill eight seats that are set to expire on October 31. Seats include four for domestic…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
A coalition of 30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. The bipartisan effort…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a look at profit maximization versus cost minimization in tree nuts, and we…