…can get effective pollination and nut set.” Effective disease management will also be a critical aspect of bloom prep this year, especially if the wet conditions continue. However, if the…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…American Farm Bureau’s Farm Dog of the Year contest and congratulate this year’s winner, Tough,” said Jack Scott, vice president of sustainable sourcing at Nestlé Purina PetCare. “We recognize the…
Week in Review: Cautious Optimism for Above Average Snowpack & Another New WOTUS Rule
…of the WOTUS rule announcement as a case involving the scope of the entire Clean Water Act is currently awaiting judgment from the U.S. Supreme Court. The LandFlex incentive program…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
…(WIIN Act). The announcement comes after an additional award of $30 million was provided to the project through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. “Thanks to the continued support of…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…the next three years. The EOS Data Analytics project is the world’s first agriculture-focused satellite constellation providing the industry with high-quality data to support efficient and sustainable practices. Images obtained…
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
…infections. Responding to the crisis, American health regulators relaxed import policies, and President Biden invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to rebuild lagging supplies. Congress made the tariff waivers…
VofV: Farm from a Box’s Brandi DeCarli on Creating Local Food Access Through Entrepreneurship
…out more at WGA.com. Brandi DeCarli, CEO and Founding Partner of Farm from a Box, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson to discuss the dynamic and sustainable future of agriculture….
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…are located adjacent to domestic wells. The overall goal of the program is to reduce the demand for groundwater demand. Financial support is being made available for farmers to rotationally…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-04-23
…and using groundwater recharge to address sodium and chloride in soils. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Problems with Insect Protein
…popular around the world, and some are saying it’s a sustainable primary source of animal protein. But now, the organization Doctors for Disaster Preparedness says that may not be so….
The Start of The New Year Sees New WOTUS Rule
A final rule to define the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act was issued to end out 2022. The final WOTUS rule was announced by…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…on nutrient management. Protect topsoil and groundwater quality by devoting environmentally sensitive agricultural land to conservation benefits instead of farming. When it comes to any resolution, making them may be…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…the goal is to stem groundwater depletion, halt runaway sprawl, or promote innovation, one component comes up throughout her message: comprehensive partnership. Change for the better happens when people make…