…regulatory process and ensuring compliance with existing labeling requirements established by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter…
Details of the Bipartisan Farm Transition Act of 2024
…aspiring farmers and safeguard agricultural land for future generations by identifying challenges and proposing solutions through comprehensive research and policy initiatives. It is being supported by multiple agricultural organizations including…
Global Ag Land Shift Over Six Decade Period
…that time frame. One aspect of this that study co-author at USDA research economist Keith Fugly found interesting was the primary location of this growth. Fugly: The location of where…
AgNet Weekly: Prescribed Fire Expert Lenya N. Quinn-Davidson
This week we’re talking about prescribed fires, the protection they can bring, and the policies needed to improve implementation. Joining us on the phone is Fire Advisor and the Director…
Production Challenges and Opportunities for California Prune Growers
…Program, large quantities of fruit need to run through processing plants to determine whether that variety would be successful in the industry. Additionally, the California Prune Board is subsidizing research…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
The Carpophilus beetle is creating a considerable amount of concern for California growers, with research underway to hopefully mitigate risk for the industry. Almond Board of Australia CEO Tim Jackson…
Deadline Extended to April 26 for Conservation Stewardship Program
…protection. Some of the benefits that CSP participants have seen include enhanced resiliency to weather and market volatility and a decreased need for agricultural inputs. Listen to the report below….
Major Questions Loom for New Indoor Heat Illness Standard
…what’s going to happen now and which direction the agency is going to go, how long it might take, and exactly what it is they’re going to wind up doing,”…
Bird Flu Found in Texas Dairy Cows, NCBA Issues Statement
…United States. Importantly, the agency confirmed there is no threat to human health, and milk and meat remains safe to consume. USDA has confirmed that affected dairy cows do not…
Week in Review: Ag Export Complications & Cover Cropping Incentives
…30 U.S. House members is encouraging the House Agriculture Committee to prioritize federal support for specialty crop mechanization research in the 2024 Farm Bill. While the disease has the potential…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, joins Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, and Kara…
Researchers: Blue-Green Algae Can Protect Honey Bees
A new way to protect important pollinators. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Scientists at USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) developed an edible antiviral treatment that can be…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…in a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS). It provides updated parameters for the interim operation of the Glen Canyon and Hoover Dams. Crafted in collaboration with the seven Colorado Basin…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
The RMA is making it easier for specialty crop growers to find crop insurance agents. The Risk Management Agency says finding the right risk management tools for specialty crops and…
