…a press release. “We recognize loan making and servicing activities are critical for producers, especially in tough times. This improvement to our farm loan programs recognizes the needs of producers…
Almond Update: Irrigation Maintenance the Focus of Next Training Tuesday
The next Training Tuesday webinar offered by the Almond Board of California (ABC) will focus on irrigation maintenance. With limited water supplies, ensuring irrigation systems are functioning at optimal efficiency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-10-22
…of California’s upcoming Training Tuesday on irrigation system maintenance, and statewide Groundwater Awareness Week. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…arm and a leg for necessary repairs,” Tester said in a press release. “Manufacturers have prevented producers from fixing their own machines in order to bolster corporate profits, and they’ve…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, the recent rainfall has increased disease concerns in orchards. After a dry January and February, much of California received varying levels…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Ensuring Grower Safety is Considered in Pesticide Notification Pilot Projects
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) has indicated the group will be stay involved as the pilot projects for a statewide pesticide notification system continue taking shape. Two of the four counties…
The California Kitchen: Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade
Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spanish Sundried Tomato Tapenade with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 4…
Nearly $20 Million Available for Value-Added Producer Grant Program
…VAPG helps producers to maximize the value of their commodities. Independent producers, producer groups, farmer and rancher cooperatives, and majority-controlled producer-based business ventures are all eligible for the program. Grants…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…said in a press release. “According to the 2019 survey, U.S. certified organic producers sold a total of $9.93 billion in products, up 31% over 2016. That is a significant…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is encouraging California producers to apply to the program, with an extension made to allow for signups through March 10. A total of $6.8 million…
Golden State Dairy Management Conference Scheduled for March 23 in Modesto
…with an opening session featuring personnel from the California Dairy Research Foundation and the Almond Board of California. The two breakout sessions will begin at 10 a.m. and touch on…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-04-22
…economic impact of the current drought, introducing livestock as part of a cover cropping system, and details on California Women for Agriculture and its upcoming statewide meeting. Tune in to…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…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…