California budget constraints are coming at a time when farmers are working to meet ambitious climate goals. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…both federal crop insurance and commodity programs,” he said. Along with Duvall, the witness list included another five agricultural leaders including: Peter Friedmann, Executive Director, Agriculture Transportation Coalition, Washington, D.C….
Western Water Supply Issues to be Addressed in New USDA Strategy
…help respond to water and land management challenges. “Record breaking drought and exhausted water supplies are hurting agricultural operations and entire communities,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a news…
Sorghum: A Useful Pollinator Food Source
…for pollinators and other beneficial insects during times when pollen and nectar are scarce. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Oklahoma State University (OSU) Division of Agricultural…
Week in Review: Allocations Increase & Newsom Order Allows More Delta Pumping
…point to California’s water mismanagement as being one of the biggest hurdles that growers are dealing with. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to receive the latest agricultural headlines every week….
Water Board Suspends Flow Restrictions to Improve Water Storage Opportunity
…said Roger Isom, President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association. “The good news is those restrictions are going to be relaxed. We’re going to be able to pump…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
…agricultural education in order to create a more resilient and sustainable world. Culver’s has donated over $4 million to agricultural causes through the Thank You Farmers Project since the program’s…
Officials Respond to Confirmed ACP Discovery in Sonoma
…fruit and nursery stock,” Sonoma County Agricultural Commissioner Andrew Smith said in a press release. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content CIR…
John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA
…of any amount from the public will support FFA and agricultural education. It’s a chance to open doors for members to explore their interests and discover fulfilling careers. To get…
Week in Review: House Speaker Addresses World Ag Expo & CA Farmers Get Flood Damage Assistance
…Conservation Service will be dispersing the funds through a variety of conservation programs over five years. Get the latest agricultural headlines directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
Signups for the General Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will open on February 27. Agricultural producers and private landowners will be able to apply through April 7. Offered by the U.S….
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
…in the 2022 Census of Agriculture, according to USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). Although the deadline for submitting the ag census just passed, NASS will continue to accept completed…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…Worker Protection Standard to decrease pesticide exposure among farmworkers and their family members. Among the changes, the revised standard included a new provision requiring agricultural employers to keep workers and…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s use of H2A workers is 4th highest in nation, preventing farm equipment…