…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), is offering a grant program to fund pest control advisers in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…USDA under the Trump administration, impacting hundreds of probationary federal employees. They explore the implications of these terminations on agricultural services and the far-reaching ripple effects, including delays in Farm…
U.S. Cotton Acreage Expected to Decline in 2025, NCC Survey Finds
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
…U. S. Department of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS), was 2,843,646 tons, a decrease of 22.8% from the 2023 crush of 3,684,832 tons, marking the lowest recorded crush in…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…family farmers and ranchers produce the best agricultural products in the world, and consumers have the right to know where their products come from,” said NFU President Rob Larew. “I’m…
CDFA Hosting International Buyers for Business Meetings
DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with other organizations, is hosting international buyers for business meetings and a product showcase to promote California’s agricultural…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…To use Kasumin 2L under the exemption, growers must visit their County Agricultural Commissioner’s office to add the product to their permit. County officials will provide the necessary labeling and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-17-25
…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 her time…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
Danielle Cummins Courtesy of ASTA The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) has announced the appointment of Danielle Cummins as its new Director of Membership Engagement. Cummins brings extensive experience in…
Farm Trade Group Warns Against Impact of Tariffs on Agriculture
…American agricultural exports, such as soybeans, pork, and bourbon. According to Farmers for Free Trade, tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods make it more difficult for farmers, ranchers, and food manufacturers…
Autonomous Robotics Expands in Agriculture with Farm-NG
…how the company’s technology aims to integrate automation into agricultural workflows without disrupting existing practices. Farm-NG’s flagship product, the Amiga, is a modular, customizable robotic platform that operates with four-wheel…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…California. They discuss the state’s plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…through marketing efforts, funding and promoting studies about almonds’ health benefits, and ensuring best-of-class agricultural practices and food safety. ABC encourages eligible women, minorities and people with disabilities to consider…