…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 legislative issues of the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers building on specialty crop advances in the Farm Bill, the resurgence of Bakanae…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy
…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. AgNet…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and IR-4 Project. The two federal programs support research to increase the resiliency of specialty crops. The bill would increase funding for the…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…two-thirds incurred by the crop production sector. This is because some large specialty crops are more labor-intensive than most industries in the animal sector. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…sterile insect technique developed for the Tau fruit fly. Efforts to address oriental fruit fly are currently underway in 10 counties. The pest has a significant range of crops it…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the specialty crop industry wanting market support and mechanization as farm bill priorities,…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
Wind and rain from Hurricane Hilary have dealt a significant blow to the table grape industry at a critical time of the season. VP of Crops and Soils at Van…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
…primarily on Midwest 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…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…of 9.1%. The global market for genetically modified crops is forecasted to reach $28.03 billion by 2027, displaying a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. This growth is attributed…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and Salinas Rivers, resulted in historic flooding and levee failures. Flooding impacted nearly five percent of local farms and caused millions in damage to crops, property, and equipment. Working in…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part Two
…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…
‘Most Stressful and Most Challenging’ Watermelon Season
Watermelon season has been a tough one this year after a late start due to the weather. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van…
Western Citrus Projects Receive Block Grant Funding
…Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Nationwide, USDA AMS has allocated $72.9 million in funding for the program. Read the entire story at CitrusIndustry.net. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…