The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is inviting proposals for new conservation practices to be included in its Healthy Soils Program (HSP). As part of the California Healthy…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-18-24
…Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum….
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
Efforts to replenish groundwater in California’s San Joaquin Valley have surged under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Significant progress was reported in 2023, following a comprehensive survey of local water…
Judge Blocks Disaster Program Special Funding to Minority Farmers
…minority farmers. The judge sided with a group of plaintiffs who claimed the program illegally discriminates against white male farmers. The judge’s order ruled the program likely violated the plaintiffs’…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 06-17-24
…She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina…
‘Collaboration for the Sake of Success’ is Critical to Water Resilience
Mike Wade, Executive Director of the California Farm Water Coalition, gave insight to recent developments on water resilience from memorandums signed by water districts, government entities, and interest groups. UNITY…
AgNet Weekly: IFPA Washington Conference, Ag Labor, Packaging
…AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
Spotted lanternfly egg masses were discovered on a shipment from New York to Sonoma County, raising concerns within California’s grape industry. Kings County Farm Bureau is leading an action against…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…Republican John Boozman issued a GOP farm bill framework this week, holding out hope for a last-minute deal. “I look forward to taking our two frameworks, forging a bipartisan farm…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…grasses. Loyant, Cliffhanger, and Zembu provide farmers with new opportunities for further herbicide diversification. Loyant is a foliar-applied herbicide, with the active ingredient florpyrauxifen-benzyl. It suppresses sedges and broadleaf weeds…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-14-24
…was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…for the program until June 28. Managed by the USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), Grassland CRP encourages the conservation of grasslands while allowing for continued grazing and haying practices. Grassland…
New Emergency Assistance Tool Being Made Available to Producers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and FarmRaise have launched an online Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program (ELAP) Decision Tool. This tool helps agricultural producers…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-13-24
…2024 Farm 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…