Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California almond acreage declining for the first time in more than two decades,…
Organic Support Being Offered by USDA
…many farmers, the transition period before attaining organic certification can be cost-prohibitive, so USDA is also helping mitigate the risk involved for farmers who want to be able to grow…
Apples and Oranges Top U. S. Fruit Choices
…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…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte on his H.R. 2 Vote
…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 as a Council Member…
Week in Review: Impressive Yield Advantage of New Strawberry & Almond Acreage Drops in 2022
The new fusarium-resistant strawberry variety UC Eclipse has also demonstrated impressive yield results. New industry reports show that almond acreage in California declined for the first time in more than…
Using Agtech to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
Efforts to entice the next generation of agricultural workers include an emphasis on agtech. California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross said the need is clear for a…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…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 and now divides her time between…
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
California’s Proposition 12 will be moving forward after a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday. Industry groups argued that the law violated the Constitution’s…
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
Efforts to address floodwater in the Central Valley will include emergency diversions into groundwater recharge basins. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) made the announcement earlier this week. DWR will…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-11-23
…California Table Grape Commission, Senate passing SB 505 and details on the fresh cut floral industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
…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 and now divides…
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies…
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
…just that, and the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance wants to keep the program how it was intended twenty years ago. TASC was first passed in the 2002 farm bill….
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
…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 and now divides her time between California…