…to help the agricultural industry pollinate their crops presents a substantial opportunity. Koppert Biological Systems (KBS) will be launching a new pollinator tool that farmers will be able to deploy….
Almond Update: National Names Headline General Sessions Next Week
…of Global Communications Daren Williams said former U.S. Trade Representative Darci Vetter and former USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden will discuss the global agricultural scene and how the events of…
Bee Species Prevented from Being Considered Fish Under CESA
…for protections under the CESA. A broad coalition of agricultural organizations came together to try and prevent the bees from qualifying as an endangered species. Legal action was brought about…
Prop 15 Failure Fueled by Rural Counties
…to based on the market value for commercial and industrial properties. Zoned agricultural land was exempt from the proposal but a lot of ag companies would have been affected. The…
Challenge Brought Against Proposed Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir
…the River, Ron Stork. “This reservoir will only fuel increased demand among the agricultural interests of the San Joaquin Valley, worsening dependence on the already strained Delta.” The lawsuit was…
Importance of Grape Crush Report During Heavy Wildfire Year
Determining the data for the annual grape crush report could be a little complicated this year. The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) issues the Grape Crush Report every year and…
FarmLink Project Helps Farmers Get Food to Those in Need
A new project is helping to connect farmers with food banks. The FarmLink Project works with the agricultural community to get produce to distribution centers around the country. Food insecurity…
Air Quality Mandates Putting a Squeeze on Agricultural Producers
…combined with Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order on combustion engines will put significant pressure on agricultural producers. Some of the mandates actually overlap, creating an added burden to replace expensive…
Week in Review: Choosing the Next Ag Secretary, Tomato Virus Continues to Spread
…Department of Pesticide Regulation is currently in discussion with county agricultural commissioner’s regarding mitigation measures for 1, 3-D soil fumigants. The Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance recently provided 40 policy…
Action Being Taken on U.S. Agricultural Export Issues
Action is being taken that should help to remedy some of the agricultural export issues. As AgNet West previously reported, a shortage of shipping containers is creating turmoil for exporters….
Fresno County Agriculture Remains Number One in The U.S.
…to the Board of Supervisors. Overall, the report showed that the 2019 agricultural production value in the county totaled $7.717 billion. The report included data on more than 300 different…
Wildfire Recovery Funding Available from NRCS
…different descriptions. Applications should be able to be classified under crop, forest, pasture, range, farmstead, or associated agricultural lands. Priority areas include agricultural land or non-industrial private forestland affected by…
Update to Prop 65 Concerns Related to Roasted Nuts
…per billion for acrylamide. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association, Roger Isom expressed concern at how that number was arrived at. “We’re not sure that there’s really…
Farmers Earning Less for Every Thanksgiving Food Dollar Spent This Year
…commonly consumed on the holiday. Calculations are made based on information from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Data from Safeway supermarkets are also used to determine…