DepositPhotos image The California Climate and Agriculture Network (CalCAN) recently advocated for a continuous 15% allocation of the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF) for agricultural climate solutions, which could…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 03-14-25
…gas prices. Additionally, the show highlighted an upcoming Citrus Expo in Tampa, Florida, and the expansion of the citrus greening quarantine area in Orange County. Listen to previous AgNet News…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
DepositPhotos image Grocery stores and gas stations serve as key indicators of inflation. While concerns about inflation have been persistent in recent years, ongoing tariff disputes with Canada, Mexico, and…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…18, 2025. Conducted once every five years, this survey is the only comprehensive source of production and sales data for the U.S. floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries, including greenhouse-grown…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-06-25
…energy draw from millions of EVs, especially with ambitious goals to go fully electric by 2030. The conversation also touches upon alternative energy sources like natural gas and nuclear energy,…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…in the short term. Global fertilizer supplies have been under pressure for months. European production is down due to gas shortages, while China and Iran have restricted exports, further tightening…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-03-25
…significant cabinet positions in President Trump’s administration, focusing on former representative Lee Zeldin as the head of the EPA. They delve into Zeldin’s stance on oil, gas, and biofuels, and…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-22-25
…to birthright citizenship laws The renaming of the Gulf of Mexico and discussions on control of the Panama Canal National energy emergency declaration and plans to maximize oil and gas…
American Agriculture History Minute: What State is the Grass Seed Capital of the World?
…potatoes. Greenhouse and nursery stock is Oregon’s highest earning commodity in fact, value over $1.5 billion annually. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks. The interim rule establishes guidelines for quantifying, reporting, and verifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with the production of biofuel…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week’s Almond…
Engine Technology Forum Urges California to Boost Support for Renewable Biofuels in Clean Energy Policies
…due to its potential for substantial greenhouse gas reduction. ETF Executive Director Allen Schaeffer stated that limiting biofuel options could impact California’s economy and hinder progress toward its climate goals….
Farmers Left in Crisis as Poultry Company Abandons Contracts
…even as he faces mounting uncertainty. “We’ve got electric bills, gas bills, and no relief coming. It’s just been a nightmare,” he said. This article was written by Sabrina Halvorson…
$31 Million in Grants Awarded to Improve California’s Urban Forests
…Act. These grants will support 22 projects aimed at enhancing urban forests, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving climate change resilience. The projects focus on disadvantaged and low-income urban communities,…