…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…
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…
Agronomic Minute: Understanding the Benefits and Value of Biosolutions
Biosolutions are continually gaining interest from farmers with more awareness and options available. However, there are important factors to consider when contemplating a biological material. Technical Services Manager for UPL…
Legislation Seeks to Protect U.S. Farmland from Foreign Investment
…John Tester and Mike Rounds introduced the bipartisan bill. “Food is a national security issue. Increasing foreign ownership of American farms and farmland is a threat to our food security,”…
Planting Delays in Monterey County Due to Flood Damage
…of acreage. Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director Norm Groot told AgNet West last week that an estimated 20,000 acres have been impacted. As growers continue to assess the overall…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…this point-of-care, noninvasive test would facilitate monitoring of animals. It could be used as a surveillance tool and help the decision-making process of farmers, veterinarians and regulatory agencies. “Farmed and…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
…out more at WGA.com. In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Stuart Woolf, President and CEO of Woolf Farming Company, shares his interest, knowledge and utilization of agtech, which…