…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…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…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…