…International Fruit Genetics in order to farm and manage a test plot for them of the so-called Rais-one variety that they had recently patented. We’ve had those vines in the…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…Farm Service Agency (FSA) has set a goal of reaching the 27-million-acre cap that has been statutorily set for fiscal year 2023. There are currently 23 million acres enrolled in…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 02-17-23
…the Farm Bill listening session with Speaker McCarthy. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal…
Census of Agriculture Accepted by USDA Through Spring
Farmers who missed the deadline can still send in their Census of Agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Farmers and ranchers still have time to be counted…
VofV: Tom Mulholland and the Bottom Line of Agriculture – Productivity
…out more at WGA.com. Tom Mulholland sees California agriculture through the wide lens of his multigenerational farm. As a fourth-generation citrus grower, Mulholland knows his lifetime commitment to Mulholland Citrus…
EPA Proposes Changes to Agricultural Worker Protection Standard
…resume after people leave the AEZ; and, an “immediate family exemption” thatallows only farm owners and the farm owners’ immediate family to remain inside enclosed structures or homes while pesticide…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 02-16-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s use of H2A workers is 4th highest in nation, preventing farm equipment…
California Chill Report: Starting Small with Dormancy Breaking Materials
…working with Dormex in pistachios. The research is showing promising results, but Khezri suggests getting familiar with the material before widespread application. “Most of the pistachio growers and farm managers…
Speaker McCarthy Emphasizes Importance of Farmers at 2023 World Ag Expo
…Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties as giving him particular reverence for the work of farmers and ranchers. Speaker McCarthy spoke of the vital importance of farmers and their role in…
Going Nuts for National Almond Day
…of the world’s almonds. California is home to 7,600 almond farms and 90% of those farms are family-owned. More than two decades of research show almonds play a role in…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-15-23
…unexpected hazards with new farm equipment technologies, H2A, and the rollout of Ag Order 4.0 presenting to be a ‘bit of a challenge. Tune in to the show for these…
Details of Climate-Smart Agriculture Investments from IRA
…on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-14-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers data from the On Farm Readiness review, tips for keeping pesticide residue off…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP). USDA’s Farm Service Agency is accepting applications in relation to the recent storm damage many…