The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is looking to raise the mill tax once again, raising concerns for farmers. California Farm Bureau’s FarmTeam is encouraging producers to reach out to…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…holistic approach, analyzing needs of farmers, retailers, and various industry partners to better understand the organic production experience in California. CERTIFICATION CHALLENGES Obtaining certifications through the National Organic Program is…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some new tools for California rice growers this season and an update on…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
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Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…more people amid global famine. Peter Laudeman from U.S. Wheat Associates highlighted the commitment of American farmers to this mission. Craig Meeker of the National Sorghum Producers underscored the moral…
Stabenow Issues Statement on Farm Bill
…America’s farmers, families, workers, and rural communities deserve the certainty of a five-year farm bill, and everyone knows it must be bipartisan to pass. “House Republicans are undermining this goal…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…The organic specialist positions will be filled by staff from Oregon Tilth working with organic partners including Marbleseed, California Certified Organic Farmers Foundation, and Organic Agronomy Training Service. These five-year…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 05-16-24
…a California grape survey. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News…
Almond Update: One Week Left for Voting in ABC Board of Directors Election
There is one week left to cast a vote in the Board of Directors election for the Almond Board of California (ABC). Ballots were mailed out on April 29 and…
Senators Want $1.2 Billion for Conservation Funding
…and resources to support farmers, ranchers, and foresters to help mitigate and adapt to climate change.” The Senators want $1.2 billion for conservation funding, highlighting the success of agricultural conservation programs…
Water Year 2023 Provides Benefits to State’s Groundwater Supplies
The California Department of Water Resources released the latest Semi-Annual Groundwater Conditions report showing a marked improvement after a strong water year in 2023. The data show that California achieved…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-15-24
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Alabama Bans Cultured Meat
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