…funding to climate smart livestock research projects. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media…
Almond Matters: Pest Pressures Low, But Activity Likely to Pick Up
…Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that could change as summer begins. “Mites like hot temperatures and as the degree days heat up then also the navel…
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
…Reservoir Project can safely and reliably serve as a key component of new infrastructure to manage California’s water in light of our changing climate.” Several factors will be considered during…
Expert Says Innovation Crucial for the Future of Ag
…the top of his list was regulations, especially in a heavily regulated state like his. “We know how to deal with the weather. The climate is changing. We’ll be able…
State Auditor Points Out Inadequacies with California Water Management
…during drought periods. “We determined that DWR has made only limited progress in accounting for the effects of climate change in its forecasts of the water supply and in its…
FAO Issues Report on World’s Hunger Hotspots
…It also says deeper economic shocks will continue to drive low- and middle-income nations deeper into crisis. FAO is also warning that a likely El Niño climate event will raise…
VofV: Asking the Right Questions with Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation
Josh Ruiz, Senior Director of Ag Technology and Innovation at Duda Farm Fresh Foods, shares how he views challenges and opportunities in his role to be an actor of change…
Former Mexico Trade Negotiator on USMCA Specialty Crop Protections
…an attempt in the negotiation and now we know that there are legislative initiatives out there, to change the rules of how you measure these issues on seasonality, to assess…
Cost of Production Study Updated for Delta Rice
…study had not been done for the region in quite some time. Since then, the cost of certain inputs and practices has significantly changed. Incorporating information from grower input, the…
Lab-Grown Meat Carbon Footprint Potentially Greater than Retail Beef
…investments to advance more climate-friendly beef production may yield greater reductions in emissions more quickly than investments in cultured meat. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen to Sabrina…
NRCS Investing $8 Million in Carbon Monitoring Efforts
…of working agricultural lands. Practices will be assessed to better understand how climate-smart practices are impacting carbon sequestration. “Healthy soils are a powerful tool when it comes to sequestering carbon….
USDA Offers Assistance to Help Organic Dairy Producers
…much anticipation. Input costs have been at an unprecedented high with no foreseeable changes and farmers are struggling to keep up with these high costs at their current pay price…
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…is the lack of the infrastructure required to support such a sweeping change. Isom used the early adoption of electronic cars as an example of more vehicles on the road…
Heavy Criticism of House Ag Appropriations Bill to Cut USDA Funding
…“In its current form, this bill represents a consequential step backward for market access, fair competition, climate resilience, equity, and food security.” Rural Voices USA also voiced criticism about the…