Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program Ballots Due June 12 for Assessment Program Supporting Critical Research California wine grape growers are being urged to…
California’s Salinas Valley Produce Operations Coming Up
Markon Cooperative is hosting a series of customer tours in California’s Salinas Valley, offering a behind-the-scenes look at their produce operations. These guided tours will showcase their production methods and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Rural Electrification Initiative
…Mark further details that on May 11, 1935, President Roosevelt established the Rural Electrification Administration (REA) through an executive order. Following this, in 1937, the REA developed the Electric Cooperative…
California’s Agriculture Industry Faces Urgent Aging Challenge
…equipping workers with the necessary knowledge and skills to ensure the continued success of California’s specialty crop industry. Jeff Mitchell, a UC Cooperative Extension Specialist, stresses the importance of recruiting…
Grand Opening of Valley Natural Beverages
California Dairies Inc. in Bakersfield, California, the largest dairy farmer owned cooperative in the state. Just cut the ribbon and grand opening on a shiny new 200,000 square-foot plant called…
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Strengthen Local Meat Processing Infrastructure
…and proposes increasing the federal cost share for state meat and poultry inspection programs from 50% to 65%. It also aims to expand the Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program and establish…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…the management of citrus thrips. Sandipa Gautam, a Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, highlighted the importance of monitoring fields for thrips and other pests, such as red mites and…
April Designated as Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month
…and reporting any suspicious findings to local extension offices. These measures aim to prevent the spread of invasive pests, maintain ecosystem health, and support the economic stability of farming communities….
American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices
…History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Morrill Act of 1862 Opens Extension Offices Early settlers relied on friends and close neighbors for information on practices that would improve their production….
FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date for the Food Traceability Rule
…foods on the traceability list. The FDA emphasizes that the extension does not alter the rule’s requirements, which are crucial for public health. FDA Plans to Extend the Compliance Date…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…supports Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture education. The event offers various sponsorship opportunities and encourages industry connections. Additionally, the segment highlighted the extension of the public comment period…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson announces her departure from AgNet West to join the North Dakota News Cooperative. Sabrina and…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…County Farm Bureau March 19: Bakersfield, UC Cooperative Extension Kern County Farm and Home Advisors Office At each workshop, Lauren Fann, ABC’s pest management specialist, will provide an overview of…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…efforts in shaping agricultural policy over the next year. The priorities include the farm bill, food systems, pesticide regulations, PFAS contamination, and state cooperative agreement funding. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney…