A USDA program designed to build up the next generation of food and farm leaders and workforce participants provided an example of its efforts during this year’s Ag Outlook Forum….
Increasing Gap Between Supply and Demand of Pistachios
The supply of pistachios in the global market has been growing in recent years, putting a strain on demand. UC Cooperative Extension specialist, Brittney Goodrich said much of the acreage…
Efforts to Define ‘Regenerative Ag’ Move Forward with Listening Session Today
…took place last month. Established by the California Department of Food and Agriculture, the 13-member group represents a diversity of ag stakeholders and members of the State Board and Environmental…
Cell-Cultured Meat Labeling Questions
…chicken or something along those lines?” he asked. “So, looking way ahead, are we looking at things like that on labels potentially?” “It depends,” answered Director of Food Policy at…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
…underscored the importance of multiple spray treatments to ensure comprehensive disease protection. “That’s with a four to six spray program. If the conditions aren’t really conducive for disease, you can…
Fuel Prices Trending Higher
…the most critical elements to how much gas prices will climb is how quickly and effectively refiners can finish their pre-summer maintenance, start producing EPA-mandated summer gasoline, and build up…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show a Siskiyou County ranch is recognized for environmental stewardship and the EPA updates…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…hourly rates, as they are paying higher wages than their global competition, Sahatjian said. As a result, producers are minimizing hand labor by increasing mechanization. “Mechanical dry-on-the-vine raisin harvesting and…
Ag Groups Respond to Dicamba Decision
…a letter to EPA that read, “We are grateful to EPA for hearing farmers’ and ranchers’ concerns and addressing them quickly to ensure we have access to the critical tools…
Producers Still Waiting for Dairy Margin Coverage Enrollment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has yet to open enrollment for the Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) has indicated that the program is undergoing…
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
…Protection Agency (EPA) has disclosed its roadmap for protecting endangered species from pesticide exposure. Get all the biggest agricultural headlines of the week in your inbox by subscribing to the…
White Water Fire: A New Weed Concern for Rice Growers
A new weed was found for the first time in California in a Butte County rice field towards the end of last year. The California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Flood Damage Assistance for California Growers Available From NRCS
…available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An announcement of $1 million was made as an initial investment in helping agricultural producers address…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…energy commodity,” he said. “Expanded access to processing local processing over 400 projects invested by USDA in the last three years. Focusing on local and regional food purchasing agreements and…
