…Burkdoll said there are several pests to pay particular attention to. Mites can become a significant issue if populations are not managed early on in the season as temperatures heat…
AgNet Weekly: Anti Animal Ag Measure in Sonoma County
…focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the…
Industry Reactions to the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
…supports nearly 23 million jobs. The National Cotton Council also praised the bill for increasing support levels for cotton producers facing rising production costs and improving risk management strategies. “Conservation…
New USDA Programs Ease Transition to Organic Production
…for crops, wild crops, livestock, processing/handling, and state organic program fees (California only). Organic producers and handlers should apply for OCCSP by the Oct. 31, 2024, deadline for eligible expenses…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…growing season, including mild temperatures and increased bee hours, contributed to a successful bloom period. NASS will release a more statistically rigorous objective report in July, based on actual almond…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA is seeking feedback from California producers about 2024 crops, stocks, inventories, and…
AgNet Weekly: Representative Mann on Canceled NASS Reports
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
Rep. Mann to NASS: “We Rely on this Data”
…budget restraints when it announced recently that it would stop producing several reports, including the July Cattle Report, the Cotton Objective Yield Survey, and County Estimates for Crops and Livestock…
Almond Update: Seeds for Bees Program Accepting Applications
…triticale, common vetch, and daikon radish. People love that one for the nitrogen fixing that it has,” said Maldonado. Cover crops not only help support pollinator habitat but also provide…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Mite Concerns
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., mite concerns will be right around the corner with temperatures rising. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
USDA-NRCS Provides Conservation Programs for Organic Producers
…technical and financial assistance for conservation practices that are popular among organic as well as traditional producers. This includes cover crops, integrated pest management, drip irrigation, high tunnels and rotational…
Survey Highlights Grape Industry Needs
…and extension program,” Hollingsworth said. The wide geographic response is likely because farmers are growing crops in multiple counties and are involved in various types of viticulture. The assessment will…
Week in Review: Marginal Increases to Water Allocations & New Bird Flu Guidelines
…of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The Specialty Crops Security Act of 2024 seeks to bolster the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program by increasing its annual authorization from $85 million to…
Farm Bill Frameworks Receiving Significant Industry Support
…specialty crops in both proposals, the SCFBA emphasizes the need for bipartisan collaboration for the bill’s passage. California Citrus Mutual has lauded the commitment to battling Huanglongbing (HLB) in the…