…to grow soybeans, and $16 an acre less to grow all other crops. Yield increases were reported for 42 percent of farms growing corn, 32 percent of farms growing soybeans,…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the revisions to Form I-9, some resources offered through UC Small Farms Network,…
Department of Water Resources Officially Approves Westside GSP
…continuing the work we’ve already started by implementing groundwater projects that yield the best results for the communities we serve, including the District’s family-owned farms that reliably feed the world…
Almond Update: After Thorough Search Process, ABC Excited for New CEO to Get Up to Speed
…thorough search. Director of Operations for Campos Brothers Farms and Chair of the Board of Directors for ABC, Alexi Rodriguez said the search committee had specific priorities in mind. The…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…of Sites Reservoir. We have local, state and federal interests working together to create a new, resilient water supply for people, the environment, farms and businesses.” Brian German Ag News…
GATES Act Aims to Include Larger Farms in Conservation Programs
…make some of these types of investments but be disqualified from the incentives be able to do that,” he said. U.S. Representatives John Duarte (R-CA-13) The GATES Act would exempt…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has endorsed three pieces of legislation recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Comprised of more than 200 specialty crop organizations, SCFBA…
Manure Recycling on the Farm
…7 major U.S. field crops. For most crops, farmers use manure that either comes from their own farm or at no cost from other farms. However, cotton and peanut producers…
DWR Awards Nearly $17 Million in LandFlex Grants
…Manager Allison Febbo noted that eight farms in the local GSA were awarded LandFlex grants. A total of 45 eligible farmers submitted applications, “underscoring the importance of investment” in these…
Lawmakers Introduce Women in Agriculture Bill
…the farm labor workforce, a 19 percent increase since 2009. However, farms operated by women earn 40 percent less income compared to male-dominated farms. From the National Association of Farm…
Coalition Pushes for Timely Passage of 2023 Farm Bill
…farm bill in supporting more than two million farms covering nearly 900 million acres of land. Farm Bill for America’s Families seeks to engage consumers, leaders, and lawmakers in its…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…on the farm of NCBA president Don Schiefelbein of Schiefelbein Farms. U.S. sugar policy and international sugar trade were among the topics of discussion, with Congressman Dan Kildee of Michigan…
Methane Emission Reduction Grants Available for Dairy and Livestock Producers
…quality from dairy farms.” Applications for all three of the programs are due Monday, August 28, 2023, by 5:00 PM PT. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Applications Open for AFTs Brighter Future Fund
…The Brighter Future Fund was launched in 2020 to help farmers launch, grow, and sustain farms despite forces impacting the food and agricultural system, including COVID-19, changing markets, and severe…