…farmers, water managers, municipalities, and others. Furthermore, new agreements with California water entities will also help conserve up to 399,153 acre-feet of water in Lake Mead through 2026. Similar progress…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…smaller-scale farmers can be daunting. RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger says the agency has developed a new searchable directory to make it easier for those producers to find the right agents….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
…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 on legislative issues and…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council, said the international issues are “tremendously complicated.” Halstrom said the U.S. Meat Export Federation is “extremely optimistic” for export markets and overseas demand…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
…2023, surpassing its target of 275,000 acre-feet by the end of the water year. The achievement highlights the commitment and efficiency of District farmers, who participated in groundwater recharge programs…
Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…America is seeing the highest growth rate, as more of us are having groceries delivered. The report says growth could be even more significant, but product quality concerns and delivery…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
…national marketing and promotion of Hass avocados. Voting will take place online and industry members will need to register by April 15 to receive an e-ballot to be able to…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 03-19-24
…talk with California Congressman John Duarte (R-CA-13). Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…EQIP grant to do a large recharge basin, these are things we want farmers to do, even if they make more than $900,000 a year.” The Environmental Quality Incentives Program…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…infection in the future. It is important to fully incorporate plant residue into the soil after harvest so it breaks down quicker and prevents the fungus from remaining active. UC…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 03-18-24
…features, and more. Listen to 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…
Purina Offering $20,000 in Scholarships
…vision for their future. Applicants will write about a valuable life experience they gained from caring for farm animals. You can submit scholarship applications from March 18 through April 17….
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
…Halvorson is a 30-year media veteran known nationally for her award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues….
Week in Review: Growers Anticipate Good Year for Citrus & California Grape Crush Increases
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the challenges of the current production year. Foreign markets play a critical role in the U.S. pistachio industry, with expectations for…