…panel at The Almond Conference 2023, highlighting some of the options that are out there. Many programs can help provide support to industry members for practices that are already taking…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…the commission would examine incentives to facilitate these transfers, review the effectiveness of existing assistance programs, and investigate barriers faced by underserved farmers. The Farm Transition Act aims to support…
Voices of the Valley: What Fresh Produce Does a Food Safety Scientist Buy for Their Kids?
Western Growers food safety scientists Sonia Salas, Associate Vice President, Science & Technology, and Joelle Mosso, Associate Vice President, Science Programs, discuss their perspective and insight when it comes to…
Almond Matters: Disease Management Ahead of Summer
…already completed, growers are preparing disease management programs to combat issues like rust, scab, and Alternaria. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll emphasizes the importance of early…
Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio of Grants
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service is now accepting applications for three grant programs. Rod Bain has details. Listen to USDA Rod Bain’s program here. Food Marketing, Security, Access Focus of Trio…
Expert on Domestic Corporate Ag Land
…USDA and Farm Credit System programs and benefits, which should not be used to underwrite speculative corporate farmland investments. Not apply to corporations with 25 or fewer shareholders, partners, members,…
Improving Trade Opportunities for U.S. Ag Exports
…cited was concerns regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. USDA Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Jenny Lester Moffitt explained that they worked closely with Colombian officials “to demonstrate that…
IRA Funding to Support 138 New Conservation Easements
…billion over several years. Applications for ACEP and other NRCS programs are ongoing, with state-specific deadlines for funding consideration. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director /…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
Incentive programs are a vital component to enable farmers to implement new production approaches in their operations. Agricultural exports are trending down from a post-pandemic peak as experts deal with…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 03-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes information on incentive programs helping Central Valley growers with cover cropping and federal…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…starting to see some in Sonoma and Napa County. So, they’re probably gearing up to start their fungicide programs. Typically for the grapes early on in the season, they’re trying…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…patterns created poor pollination conditions and limited in-field sanitation practices. An inability to get into orchards for sanitation programs was also mixed with economic issues. Almond prices prevented many growers…
Westlands Water District Surpasses Groundwater Recharge Goal
…2023, surpassing its target of 275,000 acre-feet by the end of the water year. The achievement highlights the commitment and efficiency of District farmers, who participated in groundwater recharge programs…
Rep. Duarte Doesn’t Expect 2024 Farm Bill
…years. “And then have a good farm bill that funds the commodity programs and then nutrition programs in a rational, reasonable way,” Duarte said. “Then we’ve got something. But that’s…