California’s Delta-Mendota Canal is set to undergo a transformative initiative with a $15 million investment to install solar panels. The project aims to cover the canal with solar arrays, offering…
Investments in Renewable Energy and Fertilizer Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has unveiled a significant investment of $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects across 44 states. These initiatives aim to reduce energy…
USDA Seeks Partnerships to Expand Conservation on Grazing Lands
…USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is soliciting proposals through its Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative (GLCI) until May 26, 2024. “Privately owned grazing lands cover nearly 30 percent of the…
New Liaisons to Ensure Compliance with the Federal Seed Act
As part of an overall effort to improve transparency in the food supply chain, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is launching the Farmer Seed Liaison Initiative. The purpose of…
Almond Update: Understanding Carpophilus Beetle Through an Australian Lens
…with the issue for about 10 years now. Jackson described the beetle as “ravenous beasts” that can take a bin of almonds and “turn it into a bin of meal…
California Pork Prices Higher After Prop 12 Implementation
…found prices for pork products affected by Prop 12, including loins, ribs, and bellies, have averaged 20 percent higher in California since before July 1, 2023, when the initiative was…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Policy Expert Fran Miller
…Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers 06:59 March 2, 2024: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill 08:37 February 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…watching for now. Q: Lindee, let’s start with almonds. What diseases should producers watch for this season? A: Tree nut growers at this time probably are going to be looking…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…go to Almonds.com/NOW to learn more. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3,…
Reclamation Releases Interim Plan for Colorado River System
…water and maintain system integrity. These actions are part of a broader initiative to tackle reduced water levels in the Colorado River System’s reservoirs, which are crucial for water deliveries…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
…directory on our page,” explained Bunger. “We’re hoping that we’ll give producers that maybe weren’t always in the traditional lane of crop insurance, but yet, they’re very interested in having…
Lawmakers Pushing for Mechanization Funding for Specialty Crops
…The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance is also supporting the initiative, emphasizing the critical role of innovation in ensuring a strong agricultural workforce and a robust farm economy. Listen to…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…and pyraclostrobin that are registered for use in California garbanzos to control infection of Ascochyta leaf blight,” Clark explained. “Using foliar fungicides to control Ascochyta leaf blight doesn’t roll back…
AgNet Weekly: Representative John Duarte (R-CA)
…23:54 March 9, 2024: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers 06:59 March 2, 2024: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill 08:37 February 3,…