…$2 million has been awarded to the American Olive Oil Producers Association to help advance pollinator-friendly practices within olive production. Pollinator Partnership and the Cachuma Resource Conservation District have also…
Newsom to Allow Easier Floodwater Capture for Groundwater Recharge
…floodwater on agricultural lands. Land that has not been in production for three years is ineligible for diversion under the order. Floodwater capture on agricultural land where pesticide or fertilizer…
First Round of Awards Announced to Increase Fertilizer Production
More than $3 billion in applications were submitted to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the effort to increase domestic fertilizer production. The first round of awards…
USDA Celebrates First National Biobased Products Day
…food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food…
Short Winegrape Crop Could Be Good with Demand Remaining Flat
…to $944 per ton. Although overall prices have been trending upward over the past decade, they are still not keeping pace with the cost of production. Bitter said opportunities for…
Farm Bureau Analysis: 2022 Crop Losses Top $21 Billion
…of $2.9 billion in damages to cotton. More than half of the agricultural losses were effectively protected under existing risk management programs with the remainder highlighting the importance of inclusive…
Rice Growers Prepare to Receive $250 Million from USDA
…new Rice Production Program. Rice farmers that endured losses in 2022 will be eligible for assistance. The application portal will not officially open for several weeks, but USDA is taking…
California Chill Report: Getting Walnuts Through Warmer Winters
…that would be disruptive to production about every 20 years. We’ve had at least two, arguably three, in the last decade,” Jarvis-Shean explained. “This year actually, winter chill is pretty…
Cotton Trust Protocol Deadline
An important deadline is coming up for cotton growers. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol reminds growers to enroll and complete data entry…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…numbers were below the average level of four million tons. Some vineyards have been coming out of production in recent years due to attrition and to address oversupply in the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-27-23
…its help for cotton plantings and how planting cover crops early helps meet ag order 4.0 requirements earlier. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the required preparations when using the H2A program, the upcoming US Cotton Trust…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
Dried-on-the-vine raisin varieties offer significant potential for the industry. The varieties can eliminate some of the labor required in raisin production. Ranch manager for Marthedal Enterprises, Austin Hubbell said they…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…disadvantaged farmers and ranchers with plans of sustainable production. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those…