…bill is the regionality of it. Each of the nation’s growing regions has different crops and different needs. Still, she said it’s an important piece of legislation, and that fact…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Cramer on Foreign Ownership of U.S. Ag Land
…on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative…
Study Shows Positive Economic Impact of Soil Health
…to grow soybeans, and $16 an acre less to grow all other crops. Yield increases were reported for 42 percent of farms growing corn, 32 percent of farms growing soybeans,…
AgNet Weekly: Sens. Boozman, Cramer, and Hoeven on Farm Bill Issues
…most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers registration details for the Almond Conference, transportation infrastructure being critical for meeting the…
Blue Diamond USDA Climate-Smart Grant Program Launches
…in. Applications are currently being accepted for cover cropping and conservation plantings. “We’re eager to get the applications for cover crops and conservation plantings within the next few weeks as…
AgNet Weekly: Rep John Duarte on the GATES Act
…news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and…
New Study Highlights Increased Production Costs for Processing Tomatoes
…1,000 acres are used for transplanted tomato production with sub-surface drip irrigation. The remaining acreage is planted to other rotational crops such as alfalfa hay and field corn. The report…
Specialty Crop Legislation Introduced in U.S. House
…the Market Access Program administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Funding would be used to create a domestic market development program designed specifically for specialty crops and overseen…
Record Enrollment for Grasslands CRP
…land cover to help improve water quality, prevent soil erosion, and reduce the loss of wildlife habitat. “This year’s record-breaking Grassland CRP signup demonstrates the continued success and value of…
California Water Projects Receive $50 Million in Federal Support
…projects are expected to create at least 1.7 million acre-feet of additional water storage capacity. “Water is essential to every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses…
Nearly 80 Square Mile Quarantine Enacted in Response to Tau Fruit Fly Detection
…plant families. Avocado, citrus, cucurbits, peppers, and tomatoes are among the California crops most at risk. CDFA has established a 79-square-mile quarantine zone after the discovery was made in an…
AgNet Weekly: Ethan Lane and Representative Victoria Spartz
…Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California…
Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance Lauds Introduction of Legislation Addressing Industry Needs
…is also being supported by the alliance. It would make significant updates to the Tree Assistance Program (TAP). Eligibility would be expanded to cover biennial crops and it would ensure…