…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
…Almond 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…
Almond Update: Strategic Marketing to Build Demand in the ‘Attention Economy’
…Building Demand For California Almonds presentation from The Almond Conference 2023 is available online. Listen to Citarella’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
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
…made publicly accessible online. The proposed revisions include capturing additional data on long-term lessees, who are obligated to report their transactions to USDA. Foreign investors will also be required to…
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…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…the Farm Service Agency and enhanced cover crop termination guidance. The updated Good Farming Practices Handbook is available online. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
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
…water as possible. With over 434 projects approved and a handful more coming online in the next few weeks, the District is in a great position to take advantage or…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has initiated the 2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey by mailing survey codes to selected irrigators nationwide, encouraging online responses to compile a…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-14-23
…disease this year and details on Wednesday’s State of the Basin Workshop in Tulare. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…