…the Holstein Association and really believed in the programs and services the Holstein Association has offered.” Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…
Better Understanding Fusarium Wilt Race 2 Issues in Strawberries
…production, as it can still infect otherwise resistant cultivars. Research Plant Pathologist at the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Peter Henry said one of the first steps has been to identify…
USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More on Food
…countries where urban communities are still expanding. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA: Lower Income Countries Spend More…
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
…about innovative agricultural equipment and what’s on the horizon for the future of farming. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the latest agricultural headlines in your inbox every week….
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
Two crop quality reports were recently released, providing insight into wheat crop conditions in California and Arizona. The 2023 Hard Red Wheat & Hard White Wheat report measures the production…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…co-organized through a partnership between the French non-profit association GOFAR, Western Growers, and the VINE/University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Beginning next year, all verified growers will be able…
New Grant Program Seeks to Address Workforce Challenges
…workers. Eligible employers include fixed-site employers, joint-employers, agricultural associations, and H-2A labor contractors. Applications for the FLSP program must be submitted by November 28. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
…Richard Linton says, “Kansas State University is working across disciplines to solve global agricultural problems.” The institute will also work toward building public-private partnerships through conducting and facilitating research and…
Colorado River Basin Survey Highlights Ag Concerns
…the Western Landowners Alliance (WLA) and the University of Wyoming, spotlight a substantial “trust gap” between ag water users and state and federal agencies. It appears most individuals in the…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…Lentil Council, the North American Millers’ Association, and the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) in applauding the bill’s introduction. “The American Farmers Feed the World Act empowers American wheat…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
California growers have been pleased with a better-than-expected peach crop this year. Manager and Field Representative for the California Canning Peach Association, Sutton Hunter said it was a bit of…
USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and Reduce Food Waste
…awarded $4.3 million in fiscal year 2023. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. USDA Expands Efforts to Prevent and…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…a residential property in Ventura County. A new report highlights some of the issues that agricultural truck drivers are facing and presents possible solutions. Stay informed about the latest agricultural…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
…don’t get tips, but the minimum wage that farmers can pay their H2A workers is $17.34. The Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus Association, Jamie Clover Adams, says the true…