California’s budget has allotted $32 million for projects to reduce methane created from California dairies. The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Environmental Farming and Innovation has…
Trouble-Free Fruit Tree with a Sweet Floral Flavor and Tropical Twist
…– Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0/Wikipedia image Tree farmers in the warmer regions of the United States may want to consider switching things up and growing a crop a little…
U.S. Dairy Groups Unhappy with Canadian Trade Proposal
…limiting dairy market access in violation of provisions established in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) have rejected…
USDA Makes Important Updates to Farm Loan Programs
…with an emphasis on historically underserved farmers. Farm loans are critical for producers in providing access to the necessary capital to run a farming operation. “USDA remains committed to examining…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
…of California’s upcoming Training Tuesday on irrigation system maintenance, and statewide Groundwater Awareness Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Virtual Reality Paves the Future of Agriculture Education
…app, FarmVR. Gentle has used 360-degree videos of his dairy farm, as well as other farms in his area, to produce educational videos for the classes that he visits. “They’re…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…recently introduced the Agriculture Right to Repair Act to require equipment manufacturers to make it easier for farmers to make repairs. “I’ve been a farmer my whole life, and I’ve…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent rainfall has increased disease concerns in orchards. After a dry January and February, much of California received varying levels…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s harvest robots making a dent in the ag labor…
Ensuring Grower Safety is Considered in Pesticide Notification Pilot Projects
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has indicated the group will be stay involved as the pilot projects for a statewide pesticide notification system continue taking shape. Two of the four counties…
Sterilizing Soil Helps Beat Back Bugs and Diseases on the Farm
…off the pests and fungi that can wreak havoc on farmland. It’s especially useful if farmers have struggled with bacteria, Nematodes, viruses, and weeds. A popular method of sterilizing soil…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…VAPG helps producers to maximize the value of their commodities. Independent producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are all eligible for the program. Grants…