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,…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA is providing $400 million to support water management in the west,…
USDA Providing $400 Million to Support Water Management in the West
…Producers will receive payments and adopt various water conservation strategies like irrigation improvements and management shifts. Producers will be paid to voluntarily reduce water use while maintaining commodity production through…
Week in Review: Proposed Changes to CVP & Slow Month for Nut Shipments
The Bureau of Reclamation is hosting a series of events to garner public feedback about the future of water management projects. Nut shipments have remained strong throughout the year, despite…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
…enhanced risk management tools to prevent further economic damage. Dana Allen-Tully, President of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, and David Dunlow, Chairman of American Cotton Producers, both described a “perfect…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) is granting $2.6 million for eight projects intended to further sustainable pest management efforts. A total of $1.72 million in research grants will…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 08-06-24
…farm economy and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation is supporting sustainable pest management options with $2.6 million in grant funding. Tune in for this and more of the day’s…
Dairy and Livestock Sustainability Incentive Grants Available
…gas emissions. Additionally, the Alternative Manure Management Program (AMMP) offers financial assistance for non-digester manure management practices that lower greenhouse gas emissions. The CDFA is providing AMMP with approximately $17.4…
CA Prop Causing Nationwide Issues
…And some of these costs can be ongoing if they’re production related and we’re losing efficiencies with some of the management of this style of farming. So as far as…
Reclamation Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes to CVP Operation
The Bureau of Reclamation is hosting a series of events to garner public feedback about the future of water management projects. The community is being asked to weigh-in regarding the…
On Farm Conservation Efforts to Be Measured by USDA
…representatives will collect data on production practices, chemical and fertilizer use, pest management, and conservation installations. All information gathered will be used for statistical purposes only, ensuring respondents’ privacy. The…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-25-24
…the correlation between ant management and controlling citrus mealybug. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Lawsuits Against BLM Public Lands Rule
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the Public Lands Council have filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) over its “Conservation and Landscape Health” rule. They argue…