…overall emissions from agriculture fell at least 4.3%, or 28.8 million metric tons, compared to 2019. Emissions from agricultural soil management like fertilizer application and tillage practices were reduced by…
House Ag Committee Hearing on SNAP Benefits
…spending,” he said. “I remain concerned pandemic aid is set to become endemic aid and that various issues caused by this administration’s own actions and at times inaction have caused…
NRCS Seeking Proposals for On-Farm Trials by June 1
Proposals for On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) are currently being accepted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California. On-Farm Trials are part of…
MSOB: Using Heat-Killed Bacterium Against NOW
Biologicals play an important role in keeping orchards safe from navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. With a narrow variety of insecticides registered for NOW, adding a biological material to pest management…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 05-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers how the heat-killed bacteria process works as a bioinsecticide, an upcoming State Food…
Finding Trends in Food Production
…impacting how food is produced in North America. From producing more with less environmental impact to advanced food traceability to help maintain consumer trust to artificial intelligence enabling insights-driven farming,…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
California Citrus Mutual (CCM) released its 2020–21 Final California Citrus Season Perspective report, which included the following summary conclusion: For the majority of the season, the fruit quality was excellent….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 04-29-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the genesis of Stanislaus County Farm Bureau Foodies, food inflation is surpassing expectations…
Food Inflation Surpasses Expectations with Further Increases Likely on the Way
Photo by Michael Burrows on Pexels.com The latest Food Price Outlook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlights the largest inflation rate in grocery prices in more than 10…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
Young adults could possibly add a decade to their life expectancy by eating the right foods, and limiting the wrong ones. Eating an ideal diet could add as much as…
The California Kitchen: Spicy Asparagus Steak
Spicy Asparagus Steak In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Spicy Asparagus Steak with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable…
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
…they are asking the federal government to convene a meeting with ocean carriers and act negotiator. “There is nothing legally preventing the United State of America acting as a supporter,…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the basics of participating in the Almond Board of California’s board election process,…
Almond Update: Every Vote is Important in ABC Election
…and food safety.” Ballots will need to be received by ABC by May 26. Any independent grower or handler that has not received a ballot is encouraged to contact Toni…