A multi-year research project evaluating the use of Dormex in pistachio orchards indicates the material holds value in years with adequate chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…been increasing steadily over the past 20 years, more than doubling since 2005 to a national average of $17.55 an hour in 2024. Other groups including the National Council of…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
…support U.S. specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Federal Investments to Support U.S. Specialty Crops
…(RAPP), will provide $65 million over two years to enhance global exports and open new markets for specialty crops. Administered by the Foreign Agricultural Service, ASCE aims to address barriers…
Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…supported sugar policy in the farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…service; provide additional customer self-service tools; and expand credit access to assist more producers. On average, local USDA Service Centers process more than 225,000 farm loan payments each year. Pay…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-30-24
…an Asian Citrus Psyllid discovery opens additional research opportunities. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
Shielding agriculture from cyber attacks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Two senators introduced legislation intended to boost the agricultural industry’s resilience against cyber attacks. The bipartisan measure…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
As almond orchards gear up for bloom, BASF Tech Service Representative Jessica Samler underscores the critical importance of proper irrigation and disease management during this crucial phase. Samler emphasizes, “Proper…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
…previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
…Bureau Federation, said that the law has failed to achieve its intended purpose. It instead resulted in significant wage declines for agricultural workers while employers are scrounging for resources. The…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
The Biden administration issued a temporary pause on pending decisions on Liquefied Natural Gas exports – with the exception of unanticipated and immediate national security emergencies. During this period, they…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
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