…regulation, readopted annually since 2021, also presents potential challenges for farmers and ranchers in the area. Questions have been raised about the ongoing curtailment’s impact on the agricultural community. Siskiyou…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
2023 was an active year for agricultural issues, so what can we expect for 2024? Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Brian Kuehl, Director of Government and Public Affairs with the…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…from industry experts about almond nutrient management,” said Sebastian Saa, ABC Associate Director of Agricultural Research. “Nutrient management is a very important topic for our industry, especially during these challenging…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
…made possible by the 2018 Agricultural Improvement Act, addressing the urgent need to combat HLB and protect the citrus industry, which supplies 80 percent of the nation’s fresh citrus. Listen…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…activities required of farmers. It’s there that AI could have a profound impact on agriculture. “Once we’ve achieved that with the automation and AI, that’s going to be when we’ve…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
…“Your options outside of neonicotinoids, how long is that chemistry actually going to last if you’re not rotating out to something else?” Morgan asked. The Sustainable Pest Management Roadmap for…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
A team of crop pest management and food safety researchers in the U.S. is conducting a survey to gather information on field equipment sanitation practices in agriculture. The study addresses…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
In a bipartisan effort, Senators Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, and Tammy Baldwin have introduced the Fertilizer Research Act to address the escalating costs of fertilizers impacting farmers and the environment….
Preparing for A New Year and What It Means for Neonics
A new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The new rules take effect January 1, 2024. They…
December 31 Deadline for USDA Loan Assistance Applications
The deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have done everything they can and simply remain behind on their loans and want some help. The Inflation Reduction Act provided $3.1…
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…for 2024, a signed contract is required each year for enrollment. A producer with a multi-year contract on the farm will automatically continue for 2024 unless an election change is…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 12-18-23
…and nitrogen management plans for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
The deadline is fast approaching for farmers who have done everything they can and simply remain behind on their loans, and want some help. The Inflation Reduction Act provided more…