…water supply. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Danielle Leal Multi-Media Journalist & AgNet News Hour Anchor…
Combating Viruses in Cacao Plants
Researchers are working to battle a virus that affects the world’s chocolate supply. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by Marco Vasquez from Pixabay Up to 40…
Voluntary Agreements for Delta Water Established in MOU
…in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta watershed. Several of the water agencies impacted by the MOU have praised the development as positive progress in addressing water supply challenges. “The program…
Snow Levels and Water Conditions at Comparable Levels to 2013 and 2015
…a snow water content of one inch. That is only four percent of average here as this location,” said Sean de Guzman, Manager of DWR’s Snow Surveys and Water Supply…
Research into Diseases that Threaten Chocolate
…supply. Chocolate is made from cacao beans, and research shows that up to 40 percent of the world’s cacao beans are lost to cacao plant diseases. Researcher Doctor Alina Puig says…
Technical Assistance Program to Further Expand Processing Capacity
…technical expertise and demonstrated service to underserved communities, as part of our support for fairer, more competitive, and resilient meat and poultry supply chains.” The MPPTA will be coordinated through…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…foster better communication and collaboration throughout the entire food supply chain. “It’s looking internally at all the resources we have and then really looking for partners that are doing things…
Biden’s 2023 Budget Proposal: Ag and Rural Funds
…The Budget builds upon the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to create a fairer, more competitive and more resilient meat and poultry supply chain by providing more than $10 million for oversight…
Ocean Shipping Reform Act Advances to Full Senate
…Reform Act to the full Senate. Ongoing supply chain issues and record-high shipping costs threaten to limit exports at a time when our trading partners are increasingly relying on America’s…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…explained. “Particularly with short crops now under our belt, and the supply demand situation in being in much better balance, I think you’re going to see a more cooperative environment…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…of on-farm labor, as well as other ag supporting businesses have created further complications for producers. The disruption of labor markets and the overall supply chain brought on by COVID-19…
VofV: Using Social Media to Educate the Masses about Agriculture
…education. Haden is a 17-year-old cattle farmer who has witnessed first-hand how technology has caused a chain reaction in the efficiency of farming and ranching. Over the years, he has…
Another ‘Pop-Up’ Site Aims to Further Ease U.S. Port Congestion
…supply chain. “The pandemic revealed vulnerabilities across our supply system and as the economy has made an historic recovery, it has put additional strain on the supply chain,” said Agriculture…
Exceptionally Dry Conditions Prompt Further Drought Action
…of endangered species, water supply conservation, and water deliveries for millions of Californians.” Forecasts are not projecting any significant rainfall coming to the state in the month of March. State…