Three of California’s dairy farms report cattle infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. California is the nation’s top milk-producing state and the 14th in the nation to report bird flu…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…“for most areas of the state, average winegrape prices are no better than they were 20 years ago.” Because of overproduction, inventory remains backed up at the distributor level. Citing…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
…meters, and $20 per acre-foot extraction fees. The Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) challenged these measures, arguing they are costly and redundant. “While we would have liked to have gotten…
More Than 2.2 Million Acres Accepted Through Continuous Conservation Reserve
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant strides through the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), with more than 2.2 million acres being accepted from farmers and landowners this year….
Trade Caucus Update
…primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and…
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…and correcting errors in the current database? How often is the Farm Service Agency reviewing data for accuracy? What mechanisms are available for stakeholders to report inaccuracies? “We believe it…
Voices of the Valley: Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company
…extra virgin olive oil. Join us as we uncover the difference between virgin and extra virgin olive oil, proper packaging and storage, and an olive’s journey from farm to table….
Total Debt Held by Farm Sector Increases 34 Percent in 10 Years
…making up two-thirds of the total. The report shows that commercial banks and the Farm Credit System (FCS) are the main lenders for farm real estate, holding about 80 percent…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, wages and inflation are taking a toll on winegrape production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
…The study highlights that restrictions on key pesticides like neonicotinoids and pyrethroids could cut lettuce production by 7.3 percent, causing an annual loss of $160 million for producers and nearly…
Nearly A Quarter of U.S. Farmers Without Internet
Even in this digital age, not all U.S. farmers are able to use the internet in their operations. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmer with digital tablet…
Senator J. Boozman Discusses Farm Bill Funds
…bill worked at the time, but things have changed. “The 2018 Farm Bill was a great bill for 2018 and 2019. And then the pandemic came and the 2018 Farm…
Farm Loan Programs Receive an Overhaul
…more flexible repayment terms to help farmers make more money and save up. Third, FSA is reducing the amount of collateral needed for direct farm loans, so farmers don’t have…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…supply and demand. Key producers like China, the U.S., Chile, and the European Union (EU), which contribute to most of the world’s walnuts, are seeing slower growth. While China’s production…