…Looking For More Participation Larva of navel orangeworm Credit: UC IPM/Jack Kelly Clark The goal of the NOW program is to develop an area -wide integrated pest management program that…
VINE Connect Program Open to Applications
Shutterstock image UC/ANR Innovate, the innovation arm of the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources, has opened applications for its Vine Connect program. VINE Connect Program Open to Applications…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…hosts encourage listeners to voice their concerns to the relevant authorities to help safeguard farmland. Lorrie talks with National Sunflower Association Executive Director, John Sandbakken talks about 2024 harvest and…
USDA, CDFA Award $21.5 Million to Strengthen California’s Local Food Supply Chain
…local and regional food systems. Through the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI), $21.5 million has been awarded for 117 projects, including both Infrastructure and Equipment Grants. This funding aims…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week’s Almond…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…in agriculture. According to a recent press release, the plan focuses on upholding the federal trust responsibilities by improving delivery of programs and services to Tribal producers, increasing consultation with…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…University and director of its Christmas Tree Genetics Program. With approximately 15,000 growers across the nation, Christmas trees are cultivated in every state, with key production areas in Michigan, Oregon,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…planting seeds to reaching the final harvest. Whitehill emphasizes the challenges faced by growers, including unpredictable events like hurricanes and pests, and underscores the environmental benefits of choosing real Christmas…
Flu Vaccines for Farm Workers
DepositPhotos image This flu season, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a program to provide free seasonal flu vaccines to some farm workers. In rural…
Record NRCS Program Acreage Enrollment
DepositPhotos image Fiscal Year 2024 proved to be a banner year regarding acres enrolled in the various USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs. Rod Bain reports. Record NRCS Program…
Farm Labor Survey Released
Shutterstock image Rising farm labor costs are adding to the financial pressures on farmers and ranchers, particularly those using the H2A farm work program. Samantha Ayoub, economist for the American…
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…NAHLN laboratory network, free of charge, regardless of whether it was performed for pre-movement testing under the current Federal Order; through the Dairy Herd Status Program; under testing programs that…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…Van Lieu, VP of Nutrition and Health at the International Fresh Produce Association, about their aims for a workable H2A federal workforce program and the challenges faced due to reliance…