USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs. Rod Bain has details. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here. Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio…
Mosquito Biology as a Control Tool
Why knowing more about mosquito biology will help in controlling them. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Having an understanding about the biology of mosquitos will help in…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…including: Action Aid USA, American Grassfed Association, American Sustainable Business Network, Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment, Dakota Resource Council, Farm Action Fund, Farm Aid, Farm and Ranch Freedom…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
The Colombian market has been reopened for U.S. ag exports of poultry and egg products after several months of negotiation. After extensive engagement with the Office of the U.S. Trade…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…partners.” These efforts follow streamlining initiatives within NRCS to simplify ACEP processes. Overall, the Inflation Reduction Act allocates $19.5 billion for climate-smart agriculture and forestry activities, with ACEP receiving $1.4…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
…international complications that can stunt export growth or, sometimes, stop exports altogether. Westlands Water District has surpassed its goal for groundwater recharge over the last 12 months. A coalition of…
Water Allocation Doubles for the State Water Project
The water allocation for the State Water Project (SWP) has doubled as a result of the storm systems that came through California in February. The forecasted allocation has been increased…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, joins Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, and Kara…
WRCCA Offering Funding Opportunities to Support the Next Generation of Agronomists
…helps bring in the next generation of agriculturalists who are well-rounded and are going to make a big impact on our industry.” Listen to the interview below. Brian German Ag…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…week’s ‘Fungicide Resistance Management Minute’ brought to you by Corteva. View more of the Fungicide Resistance Management Minute Importance of Fungicides Preventing Blight How to Implement Integrated Disease Management Strategies…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…from implementing full field sanitation activities. Kelley explained that the two tropical storms in late summer “caused product to stay out in the field a lot longer than it normally…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…in a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). It provides updated parameters for the interim operation of the Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. Crafted in collaboration with the seven Colorado Basin…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-20-24
…groundwater recharge goal, and the Ag Labor Working Group is making official policy recommendations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…