…million-pound decrease from the previous year. The cumulative acres treated also fell by 3.2 percent. The Pesticide Use Report is compiled using data collected from county agricultural commissioners. As regulations…
Despite Low Demand, Fertilizer Prices Remain High
…to a decrease in many of the country’s production plants. China’s restriction on fertilizer exports means the government figured out they can make sure there’s enough for their own people…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…to commodities from the weather were tempered to some extent by market demand for the high value crops produced in our region,” Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo said in…
Week in Review: Water Board Restraining Order & Next Steps After Chevron Deference Ruling
…have helped to secure the passage of the legislation placing a new bond measure on the ballot in November. Stay up to date with the latest agricultural issues by subscribing…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
…of $259 million in agricultural production, $38 million in regional spending, and 7,200 farm jobs. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
Image by Fotoliss/DepositPhotos image “Nothing short of exceptional.” That’s how Farmers National Company describes the agricultural land market over the last five years. According to the company, gains in value…
Week in Review: Efforts to Overcome INSV & Increasing Interest in Biologicals
…of attendees compared to last year, indicating a strong interest in understanding biologicals and how to use them. Stay informed about the latest agricultural issues by subscribing to the newsletter….
Agricultural Groups Help Bring Bond Measure to the November Ballot
…DWR on initiatives like LandFlex demonstrate our commitment to innovative solutions that benefit both the environment and our agricultural communities. We look forward to voters approving the bond in November…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, agricultural groups have helped to bring a bond measure to the November ballot,…
Florida Agricultural Education Teacher to Fly with the Blue Angels
…Show will be featured in Pensacola, Florida this week. They’re welcoming a special guest to fly with them: Austin Courson, an agricultural education teacher, FFA advisor, and incoming assistant principal at…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…foliage dries into fuel perfect for ravenous flames. President and CEO of AgSafe, Theresa Kiehn, reminds employers of agricultural workers to update their emergency action plans and brief crews about…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 07-10-24
…exports, and less than a month left for FSA County Committee nominations. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Week in Review: More Water for CVP Contractors & Mixed Results for Nut Shipments
The Bureau of Reclamation announced an increase in water supply allocation for south-of-Delta agricultural contractors in the Central Valley Project. Nut shipments showed varied trends in the month of May,…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…year is 222,000,000 pounds. Lance Honing of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) says much of that is thanks to Michigan. “Out of those 222,000,000 pounds, they account for 182…