…“Cover Cropping in the SGMA Era” report indicate that cover cropping can significantly improve soil health, water infiltration, and reduce runoff. However, its water impacts are variable and context-dependent. The…
Producers Encouraged to Submit Crop Acreage Reports Before Deadline
…crops, such as type, use, acreage, and planting dates. Special rules apply if planting is delayed or if additional land is acquired. For crops covered under the Noninsured Crop Disaster…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 06-19-24
…highlights the value of cover cropping under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…position. “We’ve got to make sure we put the farm back in the farm bill. And what the Democrats have offered us does not take care of crop insurance. It…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Rice Crop Advisor, Whitney Brim-DeForest shared recent findings on materials that are proving to be effective in killing a swath of weeds, including broadleaves, sedges, and…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
…serezniy/DepositPhotos image The only state reporting orange production forecasts for USDA’s June crop production reports contributes to an expected increase in the national crop. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…also seeks to enhance crop insurance affordability and strengthen conservation programs. Boozman emphasized the need for a bipartisan approach to address the challenges faced by farmers and ensure the passage…
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the specialty crop industry is eagerly awaiting further farm bill progress and the…
Capital for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Act Introduced
…Service Agency to create a multi-year loan pilot program. This program will offer flexible loans with reduced interest rates and collateral requirements, designed to cover initial assets and the development…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, emphasized the importance of these roles in keeping California almonds a vital crop and expanding their global demand. “We’re always on the lookout for…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-04-24
…research is looking at how cover crop production impacts livestock operations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…says the projects addresses challenges within the specialty crop export industry. “Last year we created the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. This is part of a larger emphasis on supporting…
Make Ag Safety a Priority
…the University of Illinois, FarmDoc, and University of Illinois Extension. In the monthly webinar, experts will cover a different safety topic and share resources from various concepts around machinery safety,…