As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
While the overall outlook for California strawberries remains positive, the industry is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. The California Strawberry Commission (CSC)…
WOTUS Lawsuit Challenges ‘Vague and Unpredictable Standards’
…U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on December 30. “The new rule is vague and creates uncertainty for America’s farmers, even if they’re miles from the nearest navigable water,” said American Farm…
E-Application for 1890 National Scholars Program Introduced
…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 on…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
Several storms that California has experienced are adding moisture to the ground and bringing more fog events than in previous winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano,…
Almond Update: In-Depth Analysis for Developing Market Opportunities
The Almond Board of California (ABC) continues to invest in developing market opportunities on behalf of the industry. A tremendous amount of research and analysis is conducted to refine marketing…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…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 Broadcasting and…
Almond Matters: Early Bloom Period This Year?
…and everybody wakes up.” In anticipation of the bloom period, growers will be paying close attention to weather forecasts in the coming weeks. California has seen multiple series of storms…
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
…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…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
Culver’s Thank You Farmers® Project Donations Surpass $4 Million
…the Thank You Farmers Project long into the future.” Culver’s efforts in the Thank You Farmers Project came to life in three main areas throughout 2022: Agriculture education: supporting the…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…available from USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA). In many cases, updates to the programs include enhanced benefits. “This set of updates to our disaster assistance programs reflects FSA’s commitment…
Professional Athletes Buying Farmland
…watermelon farms in Oregon that offer a higher per-acre rent than other larger farms. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Professional Athletes Buying Farmland Sabrina Halvorson…
Week in Review: Simultaneous Drought & Flood Emergencies, More Funding for Sites Project
…initiative and help find solutions to production challenges. John Deere has signed a memorandum of understanding with the American Farm Bureau Federation that addresses the right to repair equipment. Get…