Almond Conference hotels are officially available beginning at noon Pacific Time on September 12. Senior Specialist of Industry Relations for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Rebbeca Bailey said those…
NPPC Pushes for Prop 12 Changes
…that effect and like we’ve said before, we’re really hoping that we can get that federal solution through the farm bill.” “I think that California has the right to designate…
Online Debt Consolidation Tool to Help with Financial Viability for Farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new online resource called the Debt Consolidation Tool. The new tool allows farmers and ranchers to input their existing farm operating…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting a notable decline in California walnut production this year. The 2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report is forecasting 670,000 tons, a 19…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why some say “the door is almost shut” on starting up a small farm in California. Plus,…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-10-24
…Farm Broadcasting and serves as a 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…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
…farmers are leading the charge in California’s sustainability initiatives. “Dairies are stationary targets and there’s no doubt we impact the environment. I think the public needs to understand we’re doing…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
California harvest season is well underway, according to a recent crop progress report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report shows that late-season peaches, plums, and nectarines are still…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-09-24
…Farm Broadcasting and serves as a 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…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…Spiro Stafanou, says despite a forecast calling for lower farm incomes this year, the financial health of the farm sector is still strong. “It comes to the balance sheet for…
Voices of the Valley: Peeling Back the Farmer’s Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen
…Nellis and Michelle Rivera talk to special guest Chelsea Ketelsen, Vice President of Marketing from HMC Farms. Based out of Kingsburg, California, HMC Farms is a leading grower, packer and…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-06-24
…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 Valley…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), California’s contracted processing tomato production is forecast at 11.3 million tons, a 12 percent decrease from last year and two percent below…