…cover 750,000 acres of farmland. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
Action Being Taken on U.S. Agricultural Export Issues
…for American producers has been raised with state and federal lawmakers. Western Growers was among the many signatories of a letter sent to FMC, calling for some kind of corrective…
USDA Announces Key Changes to NEPA Procedures
…include additional tools and flexibilities for addressing land management issues. The changes are part of a broader effort to help better serve the American people. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny…
Thanksgiving Meal Cost Down Four Percent from 2019
…the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) still performed its annual cost survey. The 35th annual survey looks at all the traditional foods that make up the Thanksgiving Day meal. For…
Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance Outlines Policy Recommendations
The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) was established to provide recommendations to help guide federal climate policy. Formed in February 2020, FACA is co-chaired by the American Farm Bureau…
Plans to Raise Shasta Dam Get Finalized by Trump Administration
…to nearly six million people and more than three million acres of farmland. “We are pleased to achieve this significant milestone for such an important project for the state, said…
NRCS Reminds Farmers of Benefits Provided Through No-Till November
…tillage and soil health.” Minimizing the amount of tilling done on farmland can help to protect the soil’s physical properties. The practice plays a key role in maintaining soil health…
Ag Groups Supporting Costa to Lead House Agriculture Committee
…access to it. We are confident that Congressman Costa will lead on these issues to the benefit of American farmers, ranchers, communities, and families.” The letter details some of the…
UC Nitrogen Management Course Available Through December 31
…Certified Crop Advisor continuing education units. The subject matter touches on the objectives established by the American Society of Agronomy for the new California nitrogen specialty exam. The video series…
Shipping Container Shortages Causing Problems for Ag Exporters
…due to COVID-19. The demand for containers particularly in China and Southeast Asia is making it difficult for American agricultural producers to get their products exported. “It’s something we see…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be moving forward with increased tariffs on U.S. goods. Tariffs will be imposed on nearly $4 billion worth of American imports….
Major Wine Acquisition Process Approaching Finalization
…$1.03 billion. Constellation will also retain Cook’s California Champagne and J. Roget American Champagne. Gallo will still be acquiring brands including Black Box, Franciscan, Clos du Bois, and Wild Horse….
Newly Developed Soil Can Pull Water from the Air
…make it available to plants. The work was recently published back in October in American Chemical Society Materials Letters. The experiments show that if the SMAG-soil is mixed into dry, sandy…
Federal Officials Moving Forward on Friant-Kern Canal Repairs
…to 250,000 residents and more than a million acres of farmland. “For the first time in decades, the federal government has provided the Valley steadfast support against the radical environmentalists’…