…is not taken. Several agricultural associations have voiced support for addressing the H-2A wage. “In the absence of true reforms to modernize an outdated system, congressional leaders should deliver this…
Week in Review: Budget Impacts on Ag Incentives & Strength of U.S. Dollar Affecting Ag Exports
With a $68 billion budget deficit in the upcoming fiscal year, California farmers are bracing for difficulties in every facet of the industry. The strength of the U.S. dollar has…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…exciting industry. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 01-12-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Government Shutdown Continued Threat is Toxic for Ag Businesses
…again looming, Speaker Mike Johnson faces pushback from his own party over a potential spending deal with Democrats. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs, Ethan Lane is…
California Budget Proposal Includes Funding Reductions and Delays
Governor Gavin Newsom has presented the 2024-25 state budget proposal. The proposed budget will reportedly close what the Newsom Administration conservatively projects as a $37.86 billion shortfall. Last month, the…
Advanced Clean Fleets Enforcement on Hold Until EPA Makes a Decision
…Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, including the “Useful Life” replacement mandate for trucks 17 years or older, comes amid a legal challenge by the California Trucking Association, claiming the state rule…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
During The Almond Conference, Managing Director at SRG, Mickey Citarella highlighted some of the strategic marketing approaches the Almond Board of California (ABC) is taking to help drive demand. A…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 01-11-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
…from several storms that have come through California provides optimal conditions for applications. Hydrated trees will allow materials to stay where they are supposed to be. Listen to the report…
Valley Farmers Encouraged to Apply for Conservation Assistance
…Reclamation and NRCS, aims to support conservation practices for soil moisture management, improved irrigation efficiency, and water resource conservation. Over $2.3 million is available for three new projects in California….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-10-24
…wage and overtime changes to keep track of this year. We also talk with Ethan Lane, Vice President of Government Affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. Tune in for…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
Gerry Watson, owner of Watson Ag Irrigation and Chemical, is excited to share promising outcomes from his trials using Dormex on pistachio acreage in Fresno County. Already familiar with Dormex’s…
2024 Farm Bill Expectations
…Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central…