Landscape of the tea plantations in India, Kerala Munnar. By cookelma/DepopsitPhotos image This week’s U.S. Agricultural trade mission in India could set the stage for growing trade between the U.S….
Mandatory HPAI Testing for Cattle Crossing State Lines
…to address the ongoing outbreak. USDA emphasizes the significance of implementing robust biosecurity measures and collaborating closely with federal partners to mitigate the impact of HPAI on livestock and public…
Another Increase to the State Water Project Allocation
The Department of Water Resources (DWR) has announced another increase to the State Water Project allocation. Last month, DWR updated the allocation to 30 percent of requested supplies. The latest…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Outperforms Expectations
…Morin said the partnership with Coach Prime surpassed expectations. It has been particularly valuable in television advertising during University of Colorado football games. “The TV that we purchased, it actually…
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Seeks Reform to EQIP Funding
…can become a more effective tool for promoting sustainable agriculture and mitigating climate change. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Ten Years of USDA Climate Hubs
Ten years of USDA Climate Hubs. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA Regional Climate Hubs are still operating after ten years and still helping farmers deal with…
Voices of the Valley: The Nuts and Bolts of Almonds with Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming & Processing
Almonds have been cultivated for thousands of years, and as it turns out, California is the largest producer of almonds globally, accounting for more than 80% of the world’s almond…
USDA Confirms Cow-to-Cow Transmission of HPAI in Dairy Outbreak
Cow-to-cow transmission of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The virus has been confirmed in 26 herds so far, in eight…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 04-23-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes industry calls for full funding of the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
Six major commodity groups oppose Corteva Agribusiness’s petition for antidumping and countervailing duties on 2,4-D imports from India and China. The organizations argue that such duties could restrict farmers’ access…
A Gathering of Youth – National 4-H Conference
Members of 4-H chapters across the U.S. and its territories gather in the U.S. Capital Region starting Friday for the annual National 4-H Convention. Rod Bain reporting with Annie Ceccarini…
The Race for Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Fuel nozzle filling up aircraft, refueling jet fuel in an aircraft wing. By NadaK2/DepositPhotos image The global race is on for existing and prospective sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Those words…
Fruit Fly Threat Receiving State and Federal Attention
…“Our five-year plan lays out how Federal and State partners can continue to limit the flies’ spread as we further scientific research that will help us develop better pest management…
Additional Funding to Support Citrus Breeding Program
Congress has allocated an additional $500,000 to help support a new citrus breeding program in Parlier. Both the Citrus Research Board (CRB) and California Citrus Mutual (CCM) praised congressional leaders…