…company focuses on creating agricultural solutions – instead of just showing off shiny robots. The duo envision a future where farmers and technologists work in tandem to turn fieldworkers into…
4-H Encourages Community Engagement and Personal Development
…her time in 4-H and has not participated in agricultural activities but has been exposed to them through her group. 4-H, a national organization home to over six million members…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-17-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the priorities of non-agricultural groups for the upcoming Farm Bill, the subjective almond…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…and cereal, eaten as a snack food, and fermented into alcoholic beverages like beer. Colorado and Nevada currently lead U.S production of quinoa, but Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and collaborating…
Industry Supports Alexis Taylor as Next USDA Undersecretary for Trade
President Joe Biden has nominated Alexis Taylor to serve as the next Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Taylor currently serves as…
Farmer Veteran Coalition Fellowship Awards
…Coalition is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization that helps veterans and active duty members of the U.S. military create agricultural businesses. One way they do that is through the Farmer Veteran…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
…alternative nematode control options that can be used in California carrot production. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Subjective Almond Forecast Down Four Percent from 2021
The latest subjective almond forecast from the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicates a slight drop from last year. The initial forecast for 2022 almond…
Foster Farms Among Accused Meatpackers in House COVID Panel Report
…tens of thousands of workers becoming ill, hundreds of workers dying, and the virus spreading throughout surrounding areas. The shameful conduct of corporate executives pursuing profit at any cost during…
Actions Taken to Address Detention and Demurrage Fees
…from being imposed by intermodal marine equipment providers. The bill, AB 2406, is being supported by groups including the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), California Citrus Mutual, and the Specialty…
SGMA Meeting Brings Varying Interests Together to Work Towards Common Action
…have far-reaching effects in various sectors of valley communities. President and CEO of the Western Agricultural Processors Association (WAPA), Roger Isom said these types of meetings are an important step…
More Than Two Million Acres Accepted into Conservation Reserve Program
More than two million acres in offers have been accepted through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) General signup. Agricultural producers and landowners made submissions for…
Officials Continue to Address Solano County GWSS Infestation
…treatments have recently been completed in the area. Solano County Agricultural Commissioner, Ed King said they have been working with Neighborly Pest Management throughout the Proclamation of an Emergency Program….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-06-22
…agricultural crime trends, and the possible flexibilities to driver shortages to ease port bottlenecks. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…