Major topics include Trade, USMCA, Social Responsibility, Ag Water Rule and more Image courtesy of: Fresh Produce Association of the Americas The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is preparing…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-04-25
…agricultural topics including the Commodity Classic, Prop 12, water issues, and evolving consumer trends. The show wraps up by exploring the complexities of state versus federal legislation in agriculture. Listen…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
…issues like over-drafted sub-basins, subsidence, and the complexities of developing effective groundwater management plans. They highlight the difficulties faced by local water managers and the necessity of including agricultural professionals…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…while high sodium levels in irrigation water can reduce potassium uptake, potentially leading to leaf burn and crop injury. Regular soil testing helps identify these issues, allowing for more precise…
American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
…water in Nevada, including control of floodwaters and water storage. She advocated conservation as a flood remedy, proposing a succession of dams to conserve the water for irrigation purposes and…
Hansen Industries Showcases Energy-Efficient Ventilation at World Ag Expo
…potable water solutions, stainless steel storage tanks, and manure management equipment. The company provides systems for dewatering manure and stacking bedding, offering a range of solutions to improve efficiency and…
AFBF Highlights Challenges Faced by Farmers and Producers
DepositPhotos image The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) highlights the challenges faced by farmers and producers due to the inconsistent application of the Clean Water Act and the Waters of…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 02-05-25
…agricultural technology. The discussion covers new developments in robotic pollinators, AI-driven hive monitoring systems, and autonomous harvesting equipment. They also explore the revolutionary technology of RanchBot for monitoring livestock water…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…resistant to abrasion and having a greater surface area of that lug on the top when it’s in context with the road surface, easily distributes that weight, reduces localized pressures,…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…seed they need for revegetation and restoration projects. Native plant communities are nature-based solutions that provide essential environmental benefits, such as buffering against extreme weather, improving soil health and water,…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 01-28-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss President Trump’s recent executive order on California water, aimed at aiding…
Trump Rekindles Debate Over Small, Endangered Fish in California
…has rekindled a debate over a small, endangered fish in California by issuing an Executive Order titled “Putting People Over Fish,” aiming to redirect water from northern to southern California….
USDA Accepts EQIP Applications on a Continuous Basis
…benefits. Those benefits include improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, reduced soil erosion and sedimentation or improved or created wildlife habitat. EQIP provides cost share assistance…