…to more pest pressure going into the season,” Burkdoll explained. While rain is needed in California, growers must also consider the timing for pest management. Burkdoll advised against dormant applications…
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
…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…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-07-24
…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…
Final ERP Payments Being Distributed by USDA
…aim to assist eligible producers who suffered losses due to adverse weather events. ERP payments cover commodity and specialty crop producers affected by natural disasters in 2020 and 2021. “In…
Lamb Lovers Month is Back
…as a 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…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-06-24
…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…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
A coalition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and other business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate disclosure laws. The two laws, SB…
America’s Biggest Landowners
…Farm Broadcasting and serves as a 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…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt says one goal is to hear directly from producers about ways in which USDA could support the industry….
California Chill Report: Tools to Address Warming Winters
Projections for winter temperatures in California will likely require many growers to consider tools to address issues with chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
…production and marketing. Eligible applicants include independent producers, agricultural groups, cooperatives, and producer-based business ventures. Electronic applications will be accepted at Grants.gov through April 11 and paper applications will need…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 02-05-24
…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…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Specialty Crop Initiatives
…producers. In this episode of the AgNet Weekly, Sabrina Halvorson talks with USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt about these new initiatives….
Week in Review: Snowpack Still Below Average & Conservation Stewardship Opportunities Now Available
…10, and many in the industry are evaluating how the budget will affect agriculture. California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations through NRCS’ Conservation Stewardship Program….