…key aspects of the reputation of almonds. “We’re consistently doing nutrition research and communicating those benefits to ensure that consumers around the globe know that almonds are one of the…
AgNet Weekly: What’s Ahead for Ag in 2024
2023 was an active year for agricultural issues, so what can we expect for 2024? Host Sabrina Halvorson talks with Brian Kuehl, Director of Government and Public Affairs with the…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…Wednesday, January 10. Growers, PCAs, CCAs, and other industry members are invited to hear the latest information and research updates related to nutrient management. “We’ll have an opportunity to learn…
NIFA Grants to Help UCR Develop New Options to Combat HLB
The University of California, Riverside has secured over $11 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for three research projects addressing the citrus disease Huanglongbing (HLB). Grants…
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…in a recent ARE Update from the University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. The research, based on data from the National Agricultural Workers Survey, reveals a substantial reduction…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…the Walnut Board, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and manufacturers, researchers have been testing viable solutions for chill shortages. “Our research indicates a robust response in advancing bud…
STOP QIP Petition Disqualified
…the California dairy industry.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28,…
Week in Review: Grower Perspective on Pest Management & Navigating New Challenges with Neonics
…new series of regulations from the California Department of Pesticide Regulation will impact neonicotinoid use in certain agricultural commodities. The Fertilizer Research Act has been introduced to address the escalating…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
…agricultural research and extension professionals, intends to guide future research and outreach efforts. Participation is anonymous, and the collected data will be used solely to shape research questions and outreach…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
In a bipartisan effort, Senators Chuck Grassley, Joni Ernst, and Tammy Baldwin have introduced the Fertilizer Research Act to address the escalating costs of fertilizers impacting farmers and the environment….
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-19-23
…nominate someone for a special honor at the World Dairy Expo. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…was statistically significantly higher than the 7.1 percent in 2021 and the 6.9 percent in 2020. USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) monitors the food security status of households in the…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
How a changing climate could mean more pests for some tree crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Department of Agriculture research shows climate change may increase the…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
USDA Undersecretary for Trade, Alexis Taylor, keyed in on trade missions that could be particularly beneficial to the nation’s specialty crop industries. Sabrina Halvorson talked with her at the recent…