…systems will require purchase programs, infrastructure, and equipment support, as well as market support,” said Cathy Day, climate policy coordinator for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition. “Such programs can ensure…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 12-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of the California Farm Bureau delegate’s meeting, considerations for successful groundwater…
California Wine Industry Has $170 Billion Impact on U.S. Economy
According to a recent report, the California wine industry has an impact of $170.5 billion in annual economic activity in the U.S. “The Economic Impact of California Wine” report was…
Workforce Modernization Act Could Save Billions in Labor Costs
The Farm Workforce Modernization Act awaits Senate action during the lame-duck session, and it’s the closest meaningful immigration reform has come to the finish line in years. Research by David…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 12-12-22
…Bill, details on the groundwater conference, and labor challenges increasing farm economy pressures. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Deadline to Enroll in Dairy Margin Coverage Has Been Extended
…their operations and risk-management plans,” Mulhern said in a statement. “Farmers also should use this extended DMC signup period to consider USDA’s full suite of risk-management options, all supported by…
VofV: Carl Casale of Ospraie Ag Science on Doing More With Less
…food with less impact on the environment. “By 2030, half the world’s population is going to be middle class or wealthy and the other half of the population is going…
California Chill Report: Progress Thus Far This Season
Chill hours are a primary factor in determining how well plants will emerge from dormancy – impacting bud break for both blooms and leaves. Delayed emergence can create management issues…
Almond Matters: Fleabane and Marestail Management
…noted. “They’ll sit there in the cold weather and not look like they’re doing anything but actually that root is going down. So once that root is established, it’s hard…
2022 Rabobank North America Leadership Awards
…efficient and sustainable tools. The 2022 Rabobank Award for Emerging Leadership in Innovation was presented to Afresh, a fresh-first technology company. Leaders from the three winning companies were honored last…
DPR Seeking Input on Mill Assessment Alternatives
…transition to safer, more sustainable pest management across California.” Development of the concept paper was based on a wide range of industry feedback and stakeholder interviews. The paper outlines various…
Week in Review: Better Balanced Winegrape Market & Addressing Rail Strike Fears
…Joe Biden is encouraging Congress to act in order to avoid a “potentially crippling” rail strike. Federal officials along with a delegation of U.S. agricultural interests are working to develop…
Initial Water Allocation for SWP Higher Than Last Year
…a new era of State Water Project management as a changing climate disrupts the timing of California’s hydrology, and hotter and drier conditions absorb more water into the atmosphere and…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…(CCA) units, and then also a new one we’re doing this year which is CDFA Irrigation & Nitrogen Management units,” said Hillman. “Growers can go look at the full digital…