Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, dairy producers are fighting for their right to farm in Sonoma County, and…
Judge Halts Enforcement of Tulare Lake Subbasin Probation
…a statewide issue. This is bigger than Kings County and this is bigger than agriculture. We’re fighting for our communities. We’re fighting for all of Kings County and every county…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…also qualify for enterprise units,” Bunger said. An Enterprise Unit consists of all insurable acreage of the same insured crop within one county. This structure allows a producer to insure…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
…exports, and less than a month left for FSA County Committee nominations. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Wildfires Threaten CA Wine Country
…Rob Fisher, as two fires burned within a hundred miles of his land. The Point Fire in Sonoma County was the smaller of the two at 1,200 acres burned. The…
Farm Service Agency County Committee Election Process Underway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is currently accepting nominations for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. FSA county committees are essential for…
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…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…portal, which requires a specific level of authentication. This portal allows for efficient management and reporting of farm data. For more details, producers are encouraged to call their FSA county…
Week in Review: Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Found & County Farm Bureau Fights SGMA Probation
Spotted lanternfly egg masses were discovered on a shipment from New York to Sonoma County, raising concerns within California’s grape industry. Kings County Farm Bureau is leading an action against…
KCFB Taking on State Water Board Over SGMA Probation
Kings County Farm Bureau (KCFB) is leading an action against the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and its administration of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). The legal challenge…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…masses were discovered on a shipment from New York to Sonoma County, raising concerns within California’s grape industry. The egg masses were found at the Truckee Border Protection Station in…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…sitting at its full capacity. The Kings County Water District board has voted to withdraw from the Mid-Kings River GSA, sparking concern and uncertainty among local farmers. USDA’s new Assisting…
Kings County Water District Exits Mid-Kings River GSA, Stirring Concerns
…Director of the Kings County Farm Bureau. There is hope that the County of Kings and the City of Hanford can renegotiate the JPA quickly to reestablish a functional board…