…enhanced resiliency to weather and market volatility and a decreased need for agricultural inputs. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
…said Little. “As of today, I don’t really know what to tell those employers to do because we don’t know what the agency might come up with next.” Brian German…
Concerns Raised Over UFW Use of FFWR Grant Funds
…workers regardless of their union affiliation and without being tricked into joining the UFW.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…3,640 metric tons. Consignments of U.S. cotton could also surpass 40,300 metric tons, an increase of approximately 70 percent. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…billion over several years. Applications for ACEP and other NRCS programs are ongoing, with state-specific deadlines for funding consideration. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Policy Expert Fran Miller
Joining us this week is Fran Miller, senior staff attorney and professor with the Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School. We’re talking about policy…
Water Allocation Doubles for the State Water Project
…snow survey around April 1. While significantly lower than last year’s historical snowpack, as of March 22 the statewide snowpack is 98 percent of the average for this date. Brian…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
…helps bring in the next generation of agriculturalists who are well-rounded and are going to make a big impact on our industry.” Listen to the interview below. Brian German Ag…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…navel orangeworm pressure in their orchards. Growers can go to Almonds.com/NOW to learn more. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…robust, adaptive strategies. This long-term process involves exploring various alternatives to ensure stability for water users throughout the basin. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
…groundwater recharge initiatives in the next water year to enhance water supply stability and prepare for future needs. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
…cast their vote. The deadline for applications is April 1 and additional details are available on the Hass Avocado Board webpage. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…UC Agriculture and Natural Resources also has information available to assist growers with garbanzo production, including disease management approaches. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…