…the research and development processes, especially as farmers are losing access to synthetic crop protection tools. President and CEO of Western Growers, Dave Puglia Karen Ross, Secretary of the California…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s, show carrot research results look promising for a variety of materials. Tune in for…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…create the opportunity for more new and better markets,” Vilsack said while announcing the rule Tuesday at the Center for American Progress. NCBA Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane…
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…smoke taint, and the Australian Wine Research Institute explains on its webpage that the compounds in smoke primarily responsible for the taint are the free volatile phenols that are produced…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-21-24
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) invited host Sabrina Halvorson to its event in Napa County this week, where it presented Fisher Vineyards with the Energy for Everyone Hero…
Report Looks at Link Between Cover Crops and SGMA
…environmental impacts. The report also details several recommendations focused on better information and support to address barriers to cover crop implementation. The report suggests enhancing research on cover crops’ water…
Almond Update: Application Deadline Approaching for ABC Committees and Workgroups
…ABC’s nutrition research investments. Advancing the knowledge around the nutritional value of almonds is a significant factor in building demand. “This committee helps ABC decide where to prioritize nutrition research…
Proposals for New Conservation Practices for Healthy Soils Program Sought
…agency experts, with final selections coordinated with the California Air Resources Board and USDA-NRCS. Non-qualifying practices might receive research grants instead. Details on proposal requirements and submission can be found…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
…judge dismissed a lawsuit from environmental groups. UC Cooperative Extension researchers are asking farmers and industry members to help with current rice research projects involving watergrass resistance and tadpole shrimp….
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
…umbrella-sedges, sprangletop, broadleaves, and grasses. The product already exists in a granular form called Butte. Its efficacy as a tank mix partner is not yet known, research is ongoing. Zembu,…
Deadline Approaching for Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
…Landowners interested in the program should contact their local USDA Service Center before the June 28 deadline. Continuous CRP enrollment is also available, with automatic acceptance for eligible participants. Listen…
Mexico’s Leadership Change Could Bring Trade Changes
…will take over current President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador later this year. Jacqui Fatka, the lead economist for farm supply and biofuels in CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange research division, says it…
Court Dismisses Environmental Challenge to Sites Reservoir
…agencies. Environmental groups, including Friends of the River and the Center for Biological Diversity, had argued that the project would harm endangered fish by diverting too much water from the…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…California Certified Organic Farmers, and the National Center for Appropriate Technology. The bill is expected to alleviate certain financial barriers by providing the necessary capital and support to ensure long-term…