…enhance program efficiency, aiming for quicker processing of payments and supporting locally led projects. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
State of Organic Produce Report Highlights Industry Trends
…$1.5 billion despite a decline of 5.2 percent in volume. Bananas remained the leading category by volume, with 538 million pounds sold in 2023. Listen to the report below. Brian…
Legislative Efforts to Provide Legal Immunity for Pesticide Manufacturers
…regulatory process and ensuring compliance with existing labeling requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
…to be accepted through September 30, with a focus on underutilized renewable energy technologies. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…initiatives like the National Grazing Lands Coalition and the Triennial National Grazing Lands Conference. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Taking Advantage of Incentive Opportunities
…you.” Resources from the Almond Board of California can help industry members learn more about incentive opportunities. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
California Snowpack: ‘Average is Awesome’
…Oroville and by 154,000 acre-feet at San Luis Reservoir. Overall, California reservoir levers are at 116 percent of the historical average. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…by multiple agricultural organizations including the National Young Farmers Coalition and American Farmland Trust. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Operating Costs Increase While Prices Decrease for Pistachios
…The weighted average payment to growers was reported as $2.115 per pound in 2020. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Optimism for the 2024 California Cotton Season
…improve so we can actually start moving this product and I’m starting to see signs of it; little indicators here and there,” Isom noted. Brian German Ag News Director /…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
…USDA plans to increase outreach efforts, including webinars to educate producers about labeling requirements. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
‘Product of USA’ Rules Draws Ire from Other Countries
…the USDA maintains that the rule, which is voluntary, protects consumers from misleading claims. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
…industry. So, we are certainly all ears about helping where we can,” Jackson noted. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Bureau of Reclamation Increases Central Valley Project Water Allocations
…the science regarding operational decisions and the hydrology moving forward support a higher allocation.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…