…nation in the value of agricultural production and has the highest hired labor expense among states. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-23-23
…Hearing, the next evolution of smarter automated equipment, and lygus proving to be a significant challenge for cotton growers this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Week in Review: Tulare Ag Takes #1 Spot & New Report Recaps 2023 Water Year
…Water Resources highlights how impactful the series of atmospheric rivers were during the Water Year 2023. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…(CWC), partnering with Land IQ, is working to gather accurate data about current walnut acreage in production. CWC CEO, Robert Verloop points out that the USDA estimate may not consider…
CIAO Standards Act to Streamline Revisions to Organic Standards
…amendments to the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, streamlining the process for reviewing and revising organic standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The legislation mandates the USDA…
USDA Organic Transition Program Celebrates First Year
…needs three years to transition to organic production,” she said. “That’s why it’s really important as we set out and launch the Transition to Organic Partnership Program that the program…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-17-23
…beginning of the ag technology revolution, and the rising costs of strawberry production presenting a challenge. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers citrus thrips taking a toll on California production, examples of successful implementation of…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The 2022 crop report shows Tulare County’s agricultural production was valued…
Week in Review: Another Farm Bill Hurdle & Walnut Expectations Fall from Initial Projection
…production forecasts were revised based on additional information related to acreage removal. Following the detection of multiple flies, portions of Sacramento, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties have been placed under…
‘Unprecedented’ Lygus Problems for Cotton Growers
Lygus problems were particularly challenging for California cotton growers this season. President and CEO of the California Cotton Ginners and Growers Association, Roger Isom noted that it is the worst…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…been revised to encompass insurance for producers with less than four years of production records and clarifications on yield calculations. Additionally, the Quality Loss Option is now available for initial…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…we need to strengthen protections for farm workers, and how we need to expand legal pathways for labor migration.” According to USDA Farm Production and Conservation Deputy Undersecretary Gloria Montejo…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…focus solely on large-scale operations. The bill aims to not only benefit those receiving the food but also support mid-size companies involved in production. USDA currently spends $6 billion annually…