…a substantial hit, as the area accounts for approximately one-third of strawberry acreage in California. “Farms face a massive cleanup. As soon as the cleanup is complete, farmers will begin…
Industry Groups Call for Trade Market Support for Ag Products
…include the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the American Farm Bureau Federation, and the Almond Alliance. The coalition suggests Congress provide direction for the critical nature of expanding…
Concerns for the Future of Pest Management in California
…Pest Management Roadmap for California that was released earlier in the year. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom said the move towards more…
Bill Introduced to Provide Clean Drinking Water for Rural Americans
…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 as a Council…
AgNet Weekly: New Rules for the Organic Industry
…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: Groundwater Recharging Made Easier & Biden Budget Highlights Conservation
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking action to put the abundance of floodwater in California to better use through an executive order. President Joe Biden has released the President’s Budget for…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…the implementation of the program. “CDFA is pleased to make this investment in pollinator habitat on California farms and ranches. Pollinators are not only vital to our ecosystems, they are…
New Children’s Book from Farm Bureau Foundation
…American Farm Bureau Foundation, offers a look at the various types of boots farmers and ranchers use. Farm Boots is the latest book from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the positive experiences with groundwater recharge in almond orchards, annual California ag stats…
Almond Update: Grower’s Positive Experience with Groundwater Recharge
…from the Almond Board of California. In the first year of the collaborative project, there were marked improvements to groundwater levels in local wells. Farming primarily in Delhi soils, Spycher…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
…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 of…
FFA Members Prepare for Careers in Animal Systems Pathways
…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 and now…
Agronomic Minute: Staying Vigilant Against Alternaria
…storms were much colder, which does not generally increase the likelihood of disease. However, the current storms coming through California are much warmer. “Because this is a warmer storm growers…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…representing California interests such as California Citrus Mutual, California Specialty Crops Council, and California Table Grape Commission. The groups point to driving factors such as volatile weather and crop loss…