…the importance of both environmental and economic sustainability for family farms. “We must tackle the challenges in the value chain, competition, and resilience,” he said, advocating for voluntary, farmer-led investments…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-07-24
…solar energy projects. They explore how solar farms can double as conservation areas, supporting pollinator populations while generating renewable energy. The discussion highlights the benefits of this synergy for agriculture,…
New California Law Limits Non-Agricultural Use of Neonicotinoid Pesticides
…pesticides to licensed applicators. Neonicotinoids, commonly used to kill insect pests on farms, in landscapes, and yards, are increasingly linked to harm to bees and other pollinators. Assembly Bill 363,…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
…immediate family members to remain in enclosed spaces during applications, giving flexibility to family farms. These changes aim to reduce pesticide-related illnesses and safeguard agricultural communities. The rule will take…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…grasp the implications for small farms and rural communities. Kanter expressed optimism about the potential for change, citing ongoing DOJ efforts to tackle issues of market manipulation. He referenced a…
H5Nx Avian Influenza in CA Dairy Herds: New Research and Prevention Insights
…covers a range of practices, from controlling worker movement between farms to ensuring clean clothing and equipment. Workers who move between poultry and dairy farms are one potential link in…
New Scorecard Aims to Support Family Farmers
…The agriculture industry is facing big challenges, including a decline in the number of family farms. According to the 2022 Agriculture Census, there has been a 7% drop in farms,…
Organic Farming Takes Center Stage at NYC Climate Week
…which really is helping to fund projects on farms like solar installations or improved manure management practices, things like that to help them get even better. Through all those practices…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…to wipe out family farms across the country,” he said in an emailed news release. “These numbers are more than data points on spreadsheets. They tell a story of struggling American…
Voices of the Valley: Peeling Back the Farmer’s Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen
…Nellis and Michelle Rivera talk to special guest Chelsea Ketelsen, Vice President of Marketing from HMC Farms. Based out of Kingsburg, California, HMC Farms is a leading grower, packer and…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
Joseph Jackson, a family farmer and Customer Success Director for Phytech, recently discussed the role of technology in agriculture on the Almond Journey Podcast. “Most farms and most growers that…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
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…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why there’s anxiety around the state of farms and the future of California agriculture. Tune in for…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
Sean Yokomizo of Davis, CA-based InnerPlant demonstrates the technology during a field day at Peterson Farms Seed in Southeastern North Dakota New technology could alert growers to plant stresses weeks…