…of $5.2 billion over a 3-year period to tackle water issues. In this 2022 budget proposal, an additional $750 million will go directly to the general fund to support drought…
Shipping Troubles More Costly for California Ag Than Trade War with China
Researchers have put together data which provides better context as to how impactful issues at West Coast ports have been for California agriculture. Distinguished Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Resource…
VofV: When NASA and Farming Collide
…out more at WGA.com. Explore the intersection of space tech and agtech as Neill Callis—an aerospace engineer turned farmer—delves deep into the issues farmers are grappling with most (think, intense…
CFLCA Requesting Industry Input on DIR Processing Challenges
…Bocanegra told AgNet West back in December, there have been significant issues with the State licensing and license renewal system. The licensing process has been experiencing significant backlog problems and…
Newsom’s California Blueprint Includes $750 Million for Drought Response
…experiencing a $45.7 billion surplus heading into the next fiscal year. Building on the $5.2 billion dollar investment in water issues last year, the budget proposal includes an additional $750…
Biden, Vilsack Speak at American Farm Bureau Convention
…is expected to be one of the major debates within the group as different regions of the country have opposing views on issues such as mandated levels of cash trade….
Republicans Call for Investment in Water Projects with State Surplus
State Republicans are calling on Governor Gavin Newsom to invest in water projects with California’s expected financial surplus. In a letter, the nine lawmakers point out that the construction of…
Mixed Response to Biden’s Meat Industry Action Plan
…processing capacity while increasing producer income. However, there are some in the meat industry that disagree with Biden’s approach to issues of inflation in food prices. President and CEO of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 01-10-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the potential zero-emission forklift regulation presenting financial challenges for…
Week in Review: Snowpack Over 140% of Average and Port of Oakland Improvements Coming
…of the pressure on agricultural exports. Increasing frequencies of diamondback moth issues in cole crops highlight the importance of an integrated pest management approach. The Biden-Harris Administration announced it will…
CAWG President John Aguirre to Step Down After 12 Years
…said, “We are grateful that John gave us 12 years of steady leadership and his unwavering commitment to growers’ interests. No matter how tough the issues, he always provided a…
Almond Matters: Getting Ahead of Pest Infestations with Dormant Sprays
…in catching those first emerging insects that come out during bloom. But really during bloom, broad-spectrum insecticide sprays are not recommended due to potential issues with pollinators.” Peach twig borer…
Federal Agencies Take Tough Stance on Anticompetitive Practices in Ag
…concentrated supply chains in favor of diversified, resilient food systems.” The two agencies will be working together in prioritizing issues of competition in agriculture and will be improving information sharing…
Joint Effort to Improve Port of Oakland Conditions for Ag Exports
The Port of Oakland is making moves to help relieve some of the pressure on agricultural exports. Issues with container availability and storage capacity have made the export process exceptionally…