…SUSTAINS Act was signed into law as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 and provides an opportunity for the private sector to partner with USDA in expanding the…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…close for farmers, to give them actionable information that’s early enough so they can take that action and preserve their yields before they’re impacted.” You can see samples of what…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…and involved collaboration with multiple agencies and universities. Remote sensing technology, like OpenET, was used to measure water use, and ongoing studies will continue to refine these methods for better…
Larger California Peach Crop Expected Despite A Warm Winter
…have stabilized after a sharp rise in 2022. Fresh peach shipments from May to mid-July are up 42 percent compared to last year, thanks to better weather in the Southeast,…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
…aims to reduce harmful pesticides, CSPP warns that without better alternatives, it could damage California’s agriculture sector. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…implement specific programs established by Congress as well as to carry out activities under the authorities of the CCC Charter Act. Boozman says the CCC wording in the previous farm…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
…to ensure the nation’s farmers and ranchers can build financial equity and resilience,” FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux said in a press release. “Implementing these improvements to our Farm Loan Programs…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…competition, and weak demand, which have pushed prices down. To cope, growers are reducing acreage, especially in less competitive and water-scarce areas, and focusing on producing better-quality walnuts to balance…
Application Period Underway for Climate Solution Act Advisory Committee
You can now apply to be on the Climate Solution Act Advisory Committee. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Flooded corn field after heavy rains and storms in…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-15-24
…details how the Inflation Reduction Act has bolstered conservation efforts in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Beneficial Ownership Information: Registration Due January 1, 2025
Many farms and ranches are going to be required to file Beneficial Ownership Information by the end of the year. The Corporate Transparency Act requires many small businesses, including farms…
Labeling Lab-Grown Meat
…not the only option, but precise labeling is important. “The lab-grown industry wants it to be labeled as cultivated, which pulls better with consumers, and I think is inherently confusing….
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…areas, creating a cycle of dependency on the backup plan. Lara’s new agreement aims to offer better insurance options, like higher coverage limits for commercial properties and improved financial safeguards…
Ag Groups Urge EPA to Amend Endangered Species Act Processes
A coalition of more than 300 agricultural organizations is requesting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) amend the processes for pesticides under the Endangered Species Act. In a letter sent to…