Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 09-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is offering $1.9 million in grants for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. The grants…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, nearly $2 million is available to support sustainable pest management. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Kern County Subbasin Considered for SGMA Probation
…revised 2024 plan, submitted in May 2024, aims to improve groundwater management but still faces scrutiny. Public comments on the probation recommendation are open until September 22. The State Water…
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making some changes to its grapevine insurance program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is shortening the required grafting…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
Legal efforts to challenge probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continue moving forward. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…Index (FIP-SI) is set to launch as a pilot program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is offering the protection option for grapes insured under the…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
The Delta Conservancy’s report on their 2023 Delta Drought Response Pilot Program reveals mixed results in testing drought-resistant field management practices in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. The program involved 61…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA), supports nonprofits and universities in providing training and resources. RMA has already invested $13 million since 2021, and this new round of funding will support…
Economic Analysis Highlights Impact of Pesticide Policies on Lettuce Production
The proposed Sustainable Pest Management framework in California might have serious economic consequences for the state’s lettuce industry, according to a study by the Californians for Smart Pesticide Policy (CSPP). …
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 08-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, water management in the Central Valley, and progress on efforts to address greenhouse…
Quarantines Updated for Invasive Pests and Diseases
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has announced updates to multiple quarantines for invasive pests. The Mediterranean and Queensland fruit fly quarantines in Southern California have now ended,…