…10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and…
Year-End Farm Bill Last Hope for 118th Congress?
…position. “We’ve got to make sure we put the farm back in the farm bill. And what the Democrats have offered us does not take care of crop insurance. It…
More Herbicide Diversification Possible with New Materials for Rice
UC Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Rice Crop Advisor, Whitney Brim-DeForest shared recent findings on materials that are proving to be effective in killing a swath of weeds, including broadleaves, sedges, and…
Slight Increase in Orange Production Forecast
…serezniy/DepositPhotos image The only state reporting orange production forecasts for USDA’s June crop production reports contributes to an expected increase in the national crop. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…herd from foreign diseases and supporting voluntary conservation programs. NCBA President Mark Eisele called it a positive step forward and urged the Senate to follow Boozman’s lead. The Specialty Crop…
AgNet Weekly: Jacqui Fatka of CoBank on Trade Issues
…has specialized in agriculture news 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….
Week in Review: U.S. Ag Exports Struggling & New Challenges for Mid-Kings River GSA
…Specialty Crop Exports Initiative (ASCE) is now accepting applications. The California Department of Water Resources has released its first comprehensive Long-term Drought Plan for the State Water Project. Stay informed…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 06-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the specialty crop industry is eagerly awaiting further farm bill progress and the…
Almond Update: ABC Taking Applications for Committees and Workgroups
…ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, emphasized the importance of these roles in keeping California almonds a vital crop and expanding their global demand. “We’re always on the lookout for…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-04-24
…research is looking at how cover crop production impacts livestock operations. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
ASCE Program Accepting Applications
…says the projects addresses challenges within the specialty crop export industry. “Last year we created the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. This is part of a larger emphasis on supporting…
Week in Review: California Sued Over Emissions Rules & Positive Outlook for Dairy
…the year, according to the recent global dairy report. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty…
Funding for Projects Under New Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of funding for the first five projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative. The program aims to address non-tariff…
Upcoming Application Deadline for Vietnam Trade Mission
…specialty crops. “Products like cotton, dairy, dried distillers, grains for animal feed, fresh fruit, poultry, soybeans and tree nuts really were some of the leading categories. But I think there…