…5% of US demand. California’s avocado production will resume regular inspections mid-January and start new crop production later in the month, which should help alleviate the shortage. I’m Lorrie Boyer…
NFU Prioritizes Maintaining Viability of Farming Operations
DepositPhotos image The National Farmers Union (NFU) prioritizes maintaining the viability of farming operations amidst economic challenges, emphasizing the need for a robust safety net, strong crop insurance, and continued…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…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 agriculture-rich Central…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
DepositPhotos image At the recent Almond Conference, Josette Lewis, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California, highlighted innovative practices to support pollinator populations and benefit…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
Charred truck in front of home burned to the ground in the recent wild fire fire storm in Redding, California. DepositPhotos image Although you’re hearing a lot about how the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-15-25
…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 a native…
Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs
…plan would, in her words, “take money from farmers to pay for tax breaks for the already super rich.” Craig Denounces Proposed Cuts to Farm Bill Programs Sabrina Halvorson National…
November U.S. Beef Exports
…U.S. Meat Export Federation continues to anticipate these positive trends to continue through the year. November U.S. Beef Exports Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk…
Walnut Alliance of California Formed
California walnut growers have formed the Walnut Alliance of California to improve their marketing environment and profitability. Historically, walnut prices have been unsustainably low, and the alliance aims to address…
USDA Finalizes Key Reforms for Farmers
…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 serves as a…
USDA Confirms Poultry Rule Will Not Be Finalized
…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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…the workforce and community well-being. Lorrie talks with Michael Ming, President of the California Chapter of the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, who discussed the organization’s role…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…to sick cattle or poultry. Egg and turkey farm groups have been calling for a vaccine, citing the severe economic toll it has taken on farmers after wiping out their…
Western Snowpack Gives Insight into Water Supplies
DepositPhotos image The first outlook of Western Mountain snowpack for the new year gives some insight to potential water supplies for the region’s farm irrigators and municipalities this Spring and…