…environmental benefits, including improved water quality and soil health. The interim rule includes guidelines on the following: Biofuel feedstock crops and entities in the biofuel supply chain; Quantification of farm-level…
USDA Reminds Producers to Apply for Assistance to Cover Food Safety Certification Expenses
…maintaining, or updating food safety plans, certification fees, microbiological testing, soil amendments, water, and training. Payments are calculated for each eligible cost category. Producers are urged to act promptly to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Land Stewardship
…When farmers and ranchers were encouraged to plant all possible land in support of the war effort. The United States and federal programs were then administered through the Soil and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-16-25
…– Focus on Pollinators: Josette Lewis of the Almond Board of California discusses pollinator health and sustainability. Topics include the benefits of blooming cover crops, support for native pollinators like…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Encouraged to Support Pollinator Health
…almond orchards. Growers were urged to adopt blooming cover crops, a practice that enhances honeybee health while providing agronomic advantages. “There’s a lot of great benefits to growing your trees…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-14-25
…implications for the agricultural sector, which heavily relies on immigrant labor. The discussion includes concerns about health clinics facing false social media rumors, the fear of profiling in everyday activities,…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…the importance of biosecurity for small and backyard flocks, and the broader implications for public health and the agricultural industry. They also touch on the rising egg prices caused by…
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
…to control the weeds on their operations. This technology can lead to improved herbicide resistance management, reduced herbicide use, better soil health, and improved water quality downstream. The project, which…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
…socially disadvantaged organic growers on soil fertility and irrigation, and establishing a science-based interactive website for nutrient management in organic crops. CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to…
Caution Urged After First Human Death from H5N1
DepositPhotos A Louisiana resident died on Monday from bird flu (H5N1), marking the nation’s first confirmed human fatality linked to the virus. According to health officials, the individual had been…
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
…is also under review, with a human health risk assessment scheduled for completion by late 2026. Any further action would be wrapped up by the end of 2028. In addition,…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-08-25
…joined by TJ Bingham, a technical agronomist for Koch Agronomic Services, who discusses targeting organic phosphorus in the soil, enhancing plant availability. Lorrie also talks with Robert Shaffer, co-chair of the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-07-25
…waste responsibly. Lorrie talks with Dave Booher, senior vice president of sales at My Land, who discussed the company’s unique soil health approach using live, native microalgae to improve soil…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-06-25
…soil health and provide farmers with diverse income streams. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist,…