…acres with four harvesters and a crew of workers. “He talked about the challenges along the way – the risks – but the benefits also of starting his own company…
Producers Dealing with Weedy Rice Challenges Have A Spot Spray Option
…yet.” Listen to the radio report below. Producers Dealing with Weedy Rice Challenges Have A Spot Spray Option About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
USDA to Provide Nearly $42 Million for Drought Response
…to address the impacts of drought and other natural resource challenges. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making funding assistance available through Conservation Incentive Contracts. The contracts are a…
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…production. The group details how federal investment can help relieve some of the ongoing water challenges facing agriculture and urban areas alike. “We need your help to ensure that federal…
Week in Review: First GSPs Get Assessed and Challenges Facing Lemon and Tomato Growers
The first assessments of groundwater sustainability plans (GSPs) have been released by the California Department of Water Resources. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting to hit a record for…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 06-09-21
…but domestic producers face challenges and taking action plans for pre-hull split in almond orchards. Tune in to the show for these news stories, recipes, features and more. Listen to…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On…
New Pandemic Cover Crop Program to Assist Growers
…financial challenges created by the pandemic. “Cultivating cover crops requires a sustained, long-term investment, and the economic challenges of the pandemic made it financially challenging for many producers to maintain…
CDFA Set to Update SWEEP, Public Comment Being Accepted on Draft Report
…and potential improves to help address new resource management challenges. Other priorities identified by the group were providing better access to the program and promoting more utilization of SWEEP assistance…
Week in Review: Pallet Shortage Problems & Lt. Governor Hears Farm Water Concerns
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry, as growers and shippers struggle to keep up with demand. Several industry leaders recently…
Biden’s Budget Includes Additional Support for Ag and Rural Communities
…prosperity for decades to come,” Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a press release. “The President’s budget gives USDA a new set of tools to address the urgent challenges of…
Water Concerns Conveyed to Lieutenant Governor
…in our conversation with the Lieutenant Governor was she had some experience to reflect on with regard to many of the challenges that face the industry.” About the Author Brian…
Pallet Shortages Create New Transportation Challenge for Agriculture
Pallet shortages are adding to the list of transportation challenges facing the food and agriculture industry. The lack of availability is causing concern within the industry, as growers and shippers…
Week in Review: Mill Assessment Increase Concerns & Shifting Trends in California Citrus
The Western Agricultural Processors Association has voiced concerns about the proposed mill assessment increase, detailing the challenges a tiered system would create for farmers. Shifting consumer trends have helped dictate…