Over 165 California agriculture, business, logistics, labor organizations, and local officials have sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Legislators, highlighting supply chain challenges within the state. The…
New Conservation Agreements to Protect the Colorado River System
The Biden-Harris administration has announced agreements with California water agencies to conserve up to 643,000 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2025. The agreements include approximately $295 million in…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…we are ensuring to defend and to help take credit for all of those investments in the level of stewardship that California growers are putting into those products,” McKalip added….
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…California puts forth ambitious goals for the state to meet by 2050. In addressing the future, Morgan advocated for a shift towards understanding soil and plant health, emphasizing the role…
California Chill Report: The Crucial Role of Winter Chill in Fruit and Nut Trees
Farmers are closely monitoring a key factor that plays a crucial role in the success of their orchards – winter chill accumulation. Winter chill is the cumulative exposure of deciduous…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-20-23
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Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…to provide farmers with more options and price stability. The bill aims to shed light on market factors influencing fertilizer prices, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about their production…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-19-23
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…2018, known simply as the 2018 Farm Bill, has been extended through September 30, 2024. The extension allows ARC and PLC programs to continue supporting farmers. Failure to meet the…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
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AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
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USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act (AFIDA) Report form. The purpose is to encompass crucial details about long-term lessees, data assessment regarding the impact of foreign investment on farmers and rural…