…being proposed to refine the process of reporting foreign ownership of agricultural land in the United States. The initiative, led by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), centers on enhancing the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the last 12 months bringing some positive market changes for almonds, and the…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…Systems Infrastructure Program (RFSI). Aimed at fortifying the middle of the supply chain, this initiative focuses on supporting processing, aggregation, and distribution activities for domestic food and farm businesses. CDFA…
Almond Update: Preventing Another Year of Substantial NOW Damage
…and a prolonged hull split timeframe. Machado emphasized that NOW management is an ongoing journey rather than a one-time action. A critical component of management is proper sanitation. Inclement weather…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…agency in the next farm bill.” He said states don’t need multiple agencies overseeing pesticide regulations. “This is an initiative I have continued to build support for over the last…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…The changes may be gradual, with major changes noticed within 20 years. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches,…
Final Environmental Impact Report for Delta Conveyance Project Released
A Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Delta Conveyance Project has been released by the Department of Water Resources (DWR). This initiative, backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, marks a…
Shannon Douglass Elected as New President of California Farm Bureau
…almonds. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March 28, 2024 Fungicide Resistance…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…the eastern San Joaquin Valley. Collaborating on this initiative are key players including the Almond Board of California (ABC), the University of California Cooperative Extension, and crop consultants partnering with…
No Current ‘Spin-off’ Plans for Bayer
Rumors about a possible spin-off of Bayer’s crop sciences division were kicked up once again after an ag magazine printed an online article speculating on the topic. However, speaking at…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-01-23
…program, $2.4 billion in weather damage that occurred in California in 2023, and a Bayer spokesperson addresses rumors of a CropScience split. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Update: Actionable Information for Growers at The Almond Conference
…because maybe Telone is too expensive? Do I use different rootstocks that may help?” said Saa. A full agenda and registration information is available at Almonds.com/conference. Listen to the segment…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…out how to position almonds differently within that new environment,” said Waycott. Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content…
Climate-Smart Ag Incentives Available to Growers
…for measurement, verification, traceability, and marketing of climate-smart commodities.” This initiative operates through industry partnerships, offering a collaborative approach to addressing challenges faced by the walnut industry. Participating growers will…