…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), said that educating growers on biological inputs is the first step towards the expansion of the farm management toolbox. “Many challenges facing growers are…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…year is 222,000,000 pounds. Lance Honing of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) says much of that is thanks to Michigan. “Out of those 222,000,000 pounds, they account for 182…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, several factors are contributing to lower U.S. ag export values, and navel orageworm…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…these crops has decreased, partly because of high labor costs and urban encroachment. The strong U.S. dollar and falling commodity prices have also hurt exports, making U.S. products less competitive…
Almond Update: Managing Navel Orangeworm at Hull Split
As almond growers prepare for hull split season, management of navel orangeworm (NOW) is a top priority. Lauren Fann, a Pest Management Specialist with the Almond Board of California, provided…
Safety When Grilling and Smoking on the Fourth of July
…USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (USDA/FSIS) is asking everyone to take the proper precautions during food prep. Thaw the meat or poultry first. Marinate your protein in the refrigerator….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-03-24
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Chevron Deference Overturned by Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Chevron deference rule, which has guided federal regulation for 40 years. This decision arose from a case involving the National Marine Fisheries Service…
Cookout Food Safety Tips
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Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986
…Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
…used data from the U.S. Census of Agriculture to look at payroll cost trends between 2002 and 2022. She said that payroll costs in California have increased 244 percent. “So,…
Governor Signs Private Attorneys General Act Reform
…Labor Code violations, providing a better right-to-cure process and early court resolutions. The changes also allow the California Department of Industrial Relations to expedite hiring and improve claim enforcement. Additionally,…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 07-02-24
…by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides…