The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled enhancements to crop insurance offerings, benefitting small and diverse farmers. This upgrade affects the Whole-Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) and Micro Farm insurance…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is taking some new marketing approaches for the new crop year. A domestic campaign featuring Hall of Fame athlete Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders is…
Dairy Checkoff Smoothie Program Expands
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The California Kitchen: Calimyrna Fig Salad
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Calimyrna Fig Salad with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Calimyrna Fig Salad Here is what you will need… 10 Calimyrna Figs…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…the Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program (OSIP). BDG Director of Sustainability, Dr. Dan Sonke said the central element of the program is the California Almond Stewardship Platform from the Almond Board…
Regional Obesity Comparisons Shift During Pandemic
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Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…several years now. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) echoed a similar sentiment. “EPA had a golden opportunity to write a Waters of the U.S. Rule that’s fair to farmers…
EPA Amends WOTUS Rule; NCBA Responds
…earlier this year, which was an absolute, I can’t overstate how big of a win that was. It was a massive win for farmers, ranchers, and really all landowners and…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…letter. “A continued emphasis on free and fair trade is vital to ensuring U.S. farmers and ranchers can grow and export enough food, feed, fiber, and fuel to supply the…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…in California, with 30 percent being produced in Arizona. INSV presents a substantial risk to farmers and the entire lettuce industry, valued at more than $2 billion annually. Investigating all…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of Farm Bill Programs, the value of California foundation for Agriculture…
Tech Use on Farms
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California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
It appears the California avocado industry got through the recent storm system largely unscathed. California Avocado Commission (CAC) President Jeff Oberman said that this year’s harvest is just about finished….
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…largest award has been presented to the Buy California Marketing Agreement. A grant award of $2.5 million is to be used to increase consumer demand for California specialty crops and…