…in the press conference following the California Water Plan update and its effects on the agriculture industry, Newsom said that there is increased “vigilance of working with agriculture related to…
USDA Seeks to Reduce Chicken-Related Salmonella Outbreaks
(USDA/WASHINGTON D.C./ April 26, 2024) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced its final determination to declare Salmonella an adulterant in raw breaded…
Commodity Groups Object to Petition Related to Duties on Herbicides
…petition, warning of herbicide supply shortages and economic repercussions for rural communities. Despite acknowledging Corteva’s contributions to agricultural technology, they emphasize the necessity of multiple suppliers to ensure farmers can…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…we can to be very mindful and good stewards of the land,” Turner explained. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
…a comparatively smaller tree and can be farmed at a higher density, which could be advantageous to farmers so long as “harvesting technology can keep up,” Castro noted. The new…
New Technology Key to Increasing Ag Productivity
How technology is increasing ag productivity. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Technological developments in agriculture have enabled continued output growth without requiring many additional inputs. Innovations in…
Voices of the Valley: What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
…used to protect honey bees against Deformed Wing Virus (DWV) and other viruses. Honeybees are important agricultural pollinators. However, viruses, including DWV, are linked to the deaths of millions of…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
…Data Viewers enable broad access to complex geologic data, fostering collaboration and informed decision-making. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
Funding the future of ag tech. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The Department of Agriculture and the Energy Department this week launched a new initiative to help…
World Ag Expo® Kicks Off in Tulare, CA
Image courtesy of International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo® (International Agri-Center®/World Ag Expo®/Tulare, CA/Feb. 13, 2024) – World Ag Expo® returns live for its 57th show on Tuesday, February 13, in Tulare, California….
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
…discuss how agriculture is addressing its biggest challenges in both innovation and science. The activity around supporting and strengthening specialty crop agriculture through Western Growers is bustling. Dennis and Jeana…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…efficiency of technology in the industry, he said. Yet, the possibilities of the involvement of AI in agriculture are blossoming. Trice shared that many small issues can be solved quickly…