Congress couldn’t pass a farm bill in 2023, but will it happen this year? Congressman John Duarte, a Republican from California, is unsure if we will see it pass in…
Incentive Programs Helping Cover Crops Thrive in Central Valley
…things to see what works and maybe what doesn’t work. This program definitely helps us do that,” Matoian explained. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Input Sought for National Grape and Wine Industry Survey
…industry with new resources and information. Industry members willing to participate will have until March 29 to complete the online survey. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…that this is the first of at least two of these in the state.” Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
2023 Grape Crush Report Shows Increase in Tonnage and Average Prices
…increases in average price, while French Colombard decreased by 3.1 percent, and Zinfandel increased by 16.0 percent. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Additional $205 Million in Funding for Sites Reservoir
…functional, it would be at an estimated 80 percent capacity based on 2023 flows and storms in early 2024. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ag and Rural Funding in the President’s Budget Request
…Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The President’s budget proposal honors this commitment and enhances the opportunities available for millions of Americans, including in rural communities.” Brian German…
State of the Farm Safety Net Deemed ‘Unsustainable’ in Recent Report
…bolster farmers against disasters. The report’s recommendations aim to guide lawmakers toward bipartisan policy reforms as Congress approaches the 2024 farm bill reauthorization. Listen to the report below. Brian German…
USDA Expands Insurance Option for Nursery Growers
…2021 crop year, producers insured over $460 million in liabilities through the NVS in the 2023 crop year. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
‘Product of USA’ Labeling Rule Finalized by USDA
…consumers the opportunity to support them. The ‘Product of U.S.A.’ labeling rule rights that wrong. This is a huge win for America’s farmers, ranchers, and consumers.” Brian German Ag News…
First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
…Data Viewers enable broad access to complex geologic data, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Good Trade Relations with China Critical for U.S. Pistachios
…from the U.S. and from other countries. So that’s a particularly big, growing market.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Final SEC Climate Reporting Rule Considered a Win for Farmers
…significant criticism from organizations like Friends of the Earth, Earthjustice, and the Sierra Club. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
ARC and PLC Deadline for 2024 Crop Year Quickly Approaching
…access more information on the programs through USDA’s website or local USDA Service Centers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…