…a grant that supports varroa mite management will also support specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
Theory of Christmas Tree Tradition
…it survived the fall of the oak, and from then on this Christmas tree has been associated with Christian spirituality.” And also has flourished into a major farm business. This…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
The House Agriculture Committee met for Member Day, Wednesday, a day when all Members of the House are invited to share legislative interests and priorities with the Chairman and the…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…raised, and walnuts, corn, and forage crops are grown, is passionate about representing the diversity of farmers and ranchers in the state. She emphasized the importance of CFBF’s role in…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…of planting cover crops as a Good Farming Practice in 2019. The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) has praised RMA’s decision to update the GFP definition. NSAC Policy Specialist Billy…
AgNet Weekly: Jaime Castaneda on USMCA Dairy Dispute
…has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries….
Week in Review: Working to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ & County Seeks to Ban Animal Agriculture
…dairy trade practices, but there may be more of a fight ahead. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. Stay…
Sights Are Set on 2024 Ag Trade Missions
…Canada, and Bogota, Colombia are scheduled for the summer. A delegation will be going to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam in early fall. That trip will also incorporate…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act) was recently introduced in Congress. It seeks to address challenges faced by U.S. specialty crop exporters, such as…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-23-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a project that seeks to address food safety barriers for organic specialty crops…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-22-23
…crops, plus why the wine market is still facing several headwinds, and information on climate-smart ag funding for walnut growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…data collection no more than twice a year.” The practices include short-season cover crops, nutrient management, residue and tillage management, alley cropping, water management, as well as soil amendments and…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…deeper into the age distribution of almond orchards, revealing that 12 percent are 1-3 years old, 47 percent range from 4 to 10 years old, 30 percent fall between 11…