…on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative…
Floodwaters Create ‘Situational Crisis’ for California Dairy Farmers
…in the season. The abundance of floodwaters has largely destroyed feed crops in the area. “We’ve probably lost the entire year’s wheat crop in the south valley which really sucks…
California Storms Continue Taking a Toll on Agriculture
…broken levee caused devastating flooding. Multiple atmospheric river events that have come through the area have impacted the production of a variety of different crops. Strawberries in particular have taken…
AgNet Weekly: New Rules for the Organic Industry
…more than 10 years, she 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…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-17-23
…a mandatory tractor rule, and a shift in leaffooted bug species impacting almonds and pistachios. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Pollinator Habitat Program Awards $12 Million to 10 Projects
…essential to over a third of our crops, helping to produce a wide variety of California-grown fruits, nuts, and vegetables,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “The…
Organizations Voice Support for Existing Pesticide Law
…an unscientific and unbalanced process. The proposal could unnecessarily remove pest control options from those who need them to safely grow crops, and adopt conservation practices such as conservation tillage…
More Than 400 Industry Groups Encourage Farm Bill Funding Support
…representing California interests such as California Citrus Mutual, California Specialty Crops Council, and California Table Grape Commission. The groups point to driving factors such as volatile weather and crop loss…
Ag Order 4.0 Could Double Central Coast Cover Cropping
…rye consistently sells out by late fall, even prior to the ag order. Brennan explains that the order incentivizes non-legume cover crops “because those are the best nitrogen scavengers.” A…
AgNet Weekly: Current State of U.S. Ag Trade
…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….
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…short crops have actually helped us to come into balance and stay in balance with demand.” LOOKING TO THE FUTURE Some vineyards have been taken out in recent years, but…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…protections for growers of all crops in all regions of the nation. AFBF crop loss estimates do not include infrastructure damage, livestock losses, horticulture crop losses or timber losses associated…
AgNet Weekly: Specialty Crops in the Farm Bill
…Midwest 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…
California Chill Report: Getting Walnuts Through Warmer Winters
Warmer winters have been occurring more frequently in California, impacting dormancy in orchard crops. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento counties, Kat Jarvis-Shean said some…