…and a prolonged hull split timeframe. Machado emphasized that NOW management is an ongoing journey rather than a one-time action. A critical component of management is proper sanitation. Inclement weather…
Ag Groups Express Concern Over Trade Relations with China
…ag groups emphasize the need for a thoughtful and sustainable approach to maintain crucial trade relations with China. A copy of the letter was also sent to the House Ways…
Almond Matters: Maximizing Orchard Health During Dormancy
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., efforts during the dormant season can help optimize orchard health for the coming season. Dormant applications and effective weed management…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…said though he understands the rights of the states to each have their pesticide regulations, he supports the Agricultural Label Uniformity Act to reaffirm pesticide label consistency. Congressman Rick Allen…
Lawmaker Takes on California’s Prop 12
…her bill, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act in the next farm bill. “The EATS act preserves California’s right to regulate its agricultural practices within its own borders, while…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-12-23
…a grant that supports varroa mite management will also support specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
U.S Agriculture ‘Flips the Script’ at U.N. Climate Meeting
…defensive, but, in fact, we could articulate proactive leadership in the climate space,” he said. For the first time, the three-day COP meeting devoted a full day to the roles…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…panelists noted, that getting a certification just for the sake of being certified ultimately will not be workable. “I don’t think you’re going to be very sustainable if your purpose…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a…
EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act to Address USDA Food Purchases
…associated with purchased food, evaluating bids on climate impact and worker well-being, and enhancing transparency in the procurement process. The EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act seeks to align federal food purchasing…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to the nation’s specialty crop industries. Sabrina Halvorson talked with her at the recent…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…turnover of older agricultural equipment through federal programs like the Diesel Emission Reduction Act and state initiatives like Funding Agricultural Replacement Measures for Emission Reductions (FARMER) Program. On hand for…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…costs, relentless inflation, natural disasters, volatile markets, labor shortages, and each consistently worsened by ill-conceived, half-baked executive action,” he said. “This committee has a magnificent mandate to deliver a Farm…
Partnership for U.S. Forests
…capabilities. Activities under the partnership will include helping the Forest Service develop a climate-informed reforestation action plan for each region. It’s funded through the REPLANT Act. The partners will also…