…IR-4 funding to support specialty crops and why staffing at FSA offices is becoming problematic for producers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-10-22
…Almond Board of California’s Training Tuesdays and details on a new USDA specialty crop block grant. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Enrollment Deadline for Dairy Risk Management Programs Extended
…for DMC this year is less than half of 2021 where producers received more than $1 billion in payments. Authorized by the 2018 Farm Bill, DMC provides dairy producers with…
Almond Update: Training Tuesday Webinar Series Kicks Off February 15
The Almond Board of California (ABC) will once again be hosting a Training Tuesday webinar series in 2022. ABC will be presenting important industry information in a virtual format every…
The California Kitchen: Perfect Fluffy Eggs in 1 Minute
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Perfect Fluffy Eggs in 1 Minute with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Butter…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers day two at the World Ag Expo, a report highlighting the value of…
VofV: How to Establish Trust When it Comes to Food Safety
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…
Efforts to Stay Ahead of Branched Broomrape in California
While overall infestations still remain relatively low, instances of branched broomrape in California have been on the rise. Industry efforts have also been ramping up in recent years to try…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-08-22
…is advancing at just the right time and the work that continues in developing approaches for combatting Broomrape in California. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Automated Weeder Technology Advancing at Right Time, Given Labor Availability
Advancements made with automated weeding technology have become even more important as labor costs continue to climb. Compounding the issue for producers is the overall amount of available labor. Vegetable…
Crop Rotation Calculator Demonstration at Upcoming Rice Meeting
The UC Rice IPM Workgroup will be holding a grower meeting on Wednesday, February 16 at the UCCE Sutter-Yuba office. Rice Advisor Whitney Brim-DeForest said the event will feature information on ongoing…
New Unique FRAC Group 3 Fungicide Available for California Crops
A new FRAC Group 3 fungicide was recently approved by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, giving growers another option for disease management. BASF Technical Service Representative Dr. Kevin Caffrey…
USDA Supports Climate-Smart Commodities with $1 Billion Investment
…funding to meet national and global demand and expand market opportunities for climate-smart commodities to increase the competitive advantage of American producers. We want a broad array of agriculture and…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in the Senate
…basis related to total tonnage moving through U.S. ports. Supporters of the Senate version of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act include the California Farm Bureau Federation, National Milk Producers Federation,…