…trade war impacts on specialty crops were predominately felt in California. Fresh and processed fruits from California combined for $374 million in trade losses. California tree nut losses measured $199…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-17-22
…and California agriculture” report providing context to port issues, and expanded conservation opportunities available from NRCS. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Agronomic Minute: Adding Biosolutions to Cropping Systems
…an addition to other crop management programs. Because they are naturally derived products, they can provide a unique mode of action outside of conventional materials and help mitigate instances of…
Produce That Can Be Stored in a Root Cellar
…certain fruits release ethylene gas and this can significantly decrease the storage life of many vegetables. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Produce That Can Be…
Week in Review: Water Year Starts Strong But More Storms Needed, Newsom’s Budget Addresses Drought
Storm systems that came through California over the past few weeks will need to continue in order to offset the state’s water storage deficit. Governor Gavin Newsom has released his…
Progress Report Details Water Resilience Portfolio Implementation
…a comprehensive plan to address water challenges in California. The California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, and California Department of Food and Agriculture were tasked with developing the…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 01-14-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show goes over the pressing issues for lawmakers after returning to Washington, Farm Bureau’s perspective…
California Climate Hub Priorities Bolstered with USDA investment
…by Congress in the 2008 Farm Bill and is the nation’s leading competitive grants program for agricultural sciences. The new AFRI program area is intended to provide scalable approaches for…
FDA Holding Public Meetings on Proposed Changes to Produce Safety Rule
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be holding two virtual public meetings to go over the proposed changes some of the parameters of the Food Safety Modernization Act…
Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic
…Elm and Palm. Listen to Cathy Isom’s This Land of Ours program here. Species to Consider Tapping for a More Unique Spin on an Old Classic Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
Expanded Conservation Opportunities Available From USDA
…climate smart agriculture efforts in 2022. Some of the programs to be expanded include the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). “Climate change is happening,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering CFBF calling the state’s budget proposal good framework for…
Almond Update: Groundwater Recharge Guide Available to Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) has worked with other collaborators to develop a new resource for growers interested in groundwater recharge. Released at The Almond Conference 2021, the new…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Budget Proposal
A $286.4 billion budget plan for the state of California was introduced this week by Governor Gavin Newsom. This budget will make investments to target the greatest threats to the…