…online. It’s through the new Pay My Loan feature on farmers.gov that goes live in early February. Pay My Loan is part of a broader effort by USDA’s Farm Service…
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
…Conference session detailing plant bug issues and available management tools is available online. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
…online. Listen to Citarella’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…episodes, including the one with Richard Waycott, by searching “Almond Journey” wherever you get your podcasts and online at Almonds.com. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is actively seeking feedback on how foreign investment in American agriculture is reported. USDA is urging public participation until February 16, 2024. Changes are…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
…developed. The online resource seeks to bring neighboring orchards together to make mating disruption more successful. “It notifies everybody and says ‘You and your neighbors have said you’re interested in…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…NOx emission reductions in 2024.” The San Joaquin Valley has a history of successful collaboration among agricultural stakeholders, agencies, and legislators. Significant investments, exceeding $1.6 billion since 2015, accelerated the…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…Farming Practices Handbook is available online. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…showcase the uniqueness of American aquaculture.” NASS has made survey response more convenient with their online Respondent Portal at www.agcounts.usda.gov. On the site, producers can complete their NASS surveys, view historical…
Just Over a Month Left to Apply for Discrimination Financial Assistance Program
…January 2021. The amount awarded depends on the number of eligible applicants and the impact of discrimination. Applicants can apply online or submit paper-based forms via mail or in-person to…
No Current ‘Spin-off’ Plans for Bayer
Rumors about a possible spin-off of Bayer’s crop sciences division were kicked up once again after an ag magazine printed an online article speculating on the topic. However, speaking at…
State Seeks Helps in Defining ‘Regenerative Agriculture’
…encouraged as the State Board works through the process. Updates on the public listening sessions and the process for defining “regenerative agriculture” are available online. Listen to the report below….
Westlands Recharges 200,000 Acre-Feet of Groundwater
…groundwater by February 29, 2024. “This outstanding achievement demonstrates the District’s dedication to ensuring a long-term water future in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley’s prime farmland,” Westlands Water…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…of efficient irrigation practices and long-term sustainability of water resources. The deadline for all responses, either through the USDA NASS Online Respondent Portal or paper questionnaires, is February 15, 2024….
