2023 was an active year for agricultural issues, so what can we expect for 2024? Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Brian Kuehl, Director of Government and Public Affairs with the…
Impacts of the Strength of the U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
…Magaña explained. However, “the dollar has continued to strengthen over the past few months.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…we have learned together,” Saa explained. “So, I invite everybody to register to Almonds.com/Summits.” Listen to Saa’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…and protect the citrus industry, which supplies 80 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
First Survey of the Season Shows a Fraction of Last Year’s Snow Levels
…at 130 percent, and Don Pedro is at 118 percent. In contrast, most California reservoirs were well below their historical averages at the beginning of 2023. Brian German Ag News…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…less in weekly pay for California’s farm workforce in the law’s initial two years. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
We continue our look back on 2023 with Director of Government and Public Affairs with the ag business advisory company Pinion, Brian Kuehl. In the first part of this series,…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…the best mitigation measures are to control the vectors and sanitize tools and equipment. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…episodes, including the one with Richard Waycott, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…advisory company Pinion, Brian Kuehl says issue number one is trade. “We all know trade is important for America’s farmers. Twenty percent of US Farm revenue comes from exports, so…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
…trading down because of this elevated inflation and still the possibility of a recession.” Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
CDFA Puts a Pause on SWEEP Solicitation
…service providers that support growers have as already been awarded and the grants are expected to be fully funded. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…rather than packets of multiple alternatives, in order to avoid creating confusion and uncertainty within the California dairy industry.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Delta Conveyance Project Approved by DWR
…participating in the project, which will ultimately serve 750,000 acres of farmland that rely on the State Water Project. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…