…The 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…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Mite Concerns
…advised to take the recent rains that came through California into consideration. Burkdoll noted that rust, scab, and Alternaria were particularly challenging last year. Wet conditions and cooler temperatures to…
NRCS California Invests $1.3M in Working Lands for Wildlife Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $1.3 million in Working Lands for Wildlife programs in California. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications for the 2024 Sage…
NASA and Ag a Natural Fit
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
California Card Check Law Moving to Other States
…of Labor Affairs for the California Farm Bureau, Bryan Little says California’s Card Check program allows labor unions to petition to unionize a farm operation by collecting signatures on cards…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…launched in March 2023 and shared with 1,166 growers from Tulare, Kings, Fresno, and Kern Counties. It got a ten percent response rate, hearing back from over 120 farmers, Pest…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-07-24
…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 a native…
Particular Soil Treatment Helps Organic Strawberry Production
Organic strawberry growers in California can enhance yields and plant health through anaerobic soil disinfestation (ASD), a technique pioneered through UC Cooperative Extension research. Initially developed to combat soil-borne pathogens…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-06-24
…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…
Almond Acreage Declines for First Time in Decades
The Almond Board of California (ABC) reports that the state’s bearing almond acreage has declined for the first time in nearly 30 years. Land IQ delivered the 2024 Standing Acreage…
New Resources to Promote Financial Access and Equity for Ag Producers
…technical assistance to the agricultural community, the Farm Service Agency’s partnerships with organizations like FarmRaise, Inc. increase awareness of and broader participation in our extensive suite of farm and farm…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…cure for HLB. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) has expressed appreciation for the acknowledgment of the need for additional investment in programs utilized by farmers and ranchers in both…
Farmers Buried by New Labor Rules
…employers in a mountain of regulations. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented on today’s rule and DOL’s track record. “Farmers appreciate the men and women who work on…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-03-24
…agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm…