Late last year AgNet West reported that new nighttime labor regulation talks that had been going on for several years were quietly moving forward and could be finalized early this…
Study Reveals Pigs Can Transmit FMD Prior to Signs of Sickness
…introduced into FMD-free countries like the United States and Europe, it could cost billions of dollars in losses to the economy from trade bans and eradication, which often includes unavoidable…
Survey Evaluating Energy Costs of Groundwater Pumping Remains Open
…reducing their energy cost.” The information from the survey will be aggregated, with results used as a means of understanding current conditions of energy use and costs of groundwater pumping…
Perdue Reiterates Need to Restore Original Intent of SNAP
…be full employment. December 2018 data from the Department of Labor announced that job openings reached 7.3 million and that just under 6.3 million Americans were unemployed. USDA’s proposal would…
Farm City Newsday Thursday, 02-28-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the global cost of pests and pathogens, the economic…
Global Cost of Pests and Pathogens
…a time when a growing population demands increased food production. Global Cost of Pests and Pathogens About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
Cost-Saving Tips for Buying Seeds
You have planned your garden, figured out what you want to grow. Now it is time to get the seed. Cathy Isom has some cost-saving tips for buying seeds for…
New Report Details Options for Addressing Water Issues
…deficit can be filled from new supplies at a cost the farmers can bare. The remainder will need to come from managing demand, which highlights the value of water trading. …
Mechanical Pruning Becoming More Viable for Grape Producers
Researchers continue to look at how mechanical operations affect crops as labor costs continue to rise. Central Valley wine, table grape and raisin growers gathered in Fresno County to watch…
Keeping Up with Competition in the World Prune Market
American producers are working to remain competitive in the world prune market as other countries are able to produce and sell their products at lower costs. Exports to Hong Kong…
Reaction to First 2019 CVP Water Allocation
…which the systems operate under are dysfunctional. They continue to cost this region a reliable water supply with no positive benefit to the species it is meant to protect in…
New Crop Insurance Coverage Product Offers More Flexibility
A recently introduced crop insurance offering known as the Multi-County Enterprise Unit is designed to help provide a low-cost option for producers that allows for better flexibility. Enterprise Units can…
Nutrien to Acquire Plant and Soil Health Firm Actagro
Nutrien recently announced the company has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase the Fresno-based company Actagro, LLC. The acquisition will cost a total of $340 million, which will include…
Biting the Bullet Now On Broomrape Control
…increased over the last decade. Retired UC Cooperative Extension Advisor Gene Miyao outlined the cost to clear those fields of the pest, and it’s is expensive. He suggested it may…