…Khan, outlining the impact a merger between Kroger and Albertsons would have. “The Kroger-Albertsons merger is anticompetitive and will harm the fresh produce industry, farmworkers and farm communities, consumers, and…
Lawmakers Calling for Better California Water Management
…Deb Haaland, and California Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency Wade Crowfoot, Congressman Costa outlines strategies to help California take advantage of the above-average rainfall. Congressman Costa is calling for…
Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmers and Ranchers Competition Winners
…in Farm Bureau and other organizations. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Recognizes Young Farmer and Rancher Competition Winners Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-12-23
…limitation with dry on vine raisin varieties and updated California winter storm details. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…loads are lower for bees that are stored indoors versus outdoors in California,” Hopkins explained. “Nosema levels and varroa mite levels are lower indoors compared to outdoors in California, where…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter?
…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…
California Chill Report: Storm Impacts on How Trees Experience Chill
Most of California has been experiencing a substantial amount of rain since the end of 2022 and that can have an impact on how trees are experiencing chill. UC Cooperative…
The California Kitchen: 24 Hour Pot Roast Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare 24 Hour Pot Roast Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. 24 Hour Pot Roast Untamed Here is what you will…
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…fiber production. Learn more about the American Farm Bureau Federation: https://www.fb.org/ Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
Even as California receives massive amounts of rainfall, rural communities are still experiencing drought impacts. With recent atmospheric rivers sweeping through the state, California is now simultaneously operating under both…
John Deere Agrees to Right to Repair Under Certain Conditions
Deere & Company (John Deere) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) that addresses the right to repair equipment. Signed at the 2023…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 01-10-23
…on Congress, Right to Repair and the Farm Bill, and the first honeybee vaccine gets approved. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack highlighted additional farmer support during his address at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention in Puerto Rico. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) efforts are underway…