Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show information on funding for projects under the new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports Initiative….
Applications for Trade Mission to Vietnam Being Accepted Through June 4
…mission, as well as new efforts with the Regional Agricultural Promotion Program and the Assisting Specialty Crop Exports initiative, USDA is confident that we can continue to help U.S. exporters…
Rock the Crop Sweepstakes Deadline
The Rock the Crop deadline is right around the corner. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Firestone Ag, a business of Bridgestone Americas, will close entries for the…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…second-largest crop on record. While large crops have presented challenges in the past, there is optimism for improved opportunities for California almonds. “In prior years where we had a large…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
Growers and crop care professionals are being asked to participate in a biologicals survey. Extension Entomologist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Surendra Dara put…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…in purchasing organic products. Rangarajan recommends research at a production level because of the diversity of organic practices including crop rotation, soil management, pest management, and preserving ecology. “I think…
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…
Week in Review: Massive Almond Crop Expected & New Organic Goals for California
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort…
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…
Corn Sees Bearish Outlook
By _mackflix/DepositPhotos image USDA Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski explains how USDA came up with its projection for this season’s corn crop. Corn Sees Bearish Outlook Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
The latest report from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) calls for a significantly larger almond crop than last year. The 2024 California Almond Forecast from USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics…
USDA Seeking Producer Feedback for June Survey Reports
…to assess crop acreage and stock levels as of June 1, 2024. Producers can respond online, by phone, or mail, providing data on planted and harvested acreage, grain stocks, and…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 05-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA expects a larger California almond crop. Plus, we hear from an expert…
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…