…growers on the West Coast and Southeast. Galen emphasizes the necessity of having a detailed fertilizer plan, understanding soil tests, and addressing geographical challenges like sodium in irrigation water in…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
…Such deep-rooted plants can also help prevent erosion and protect water quality. By building partnerships with environmental groups and providing policy recommendations, Forever Green works on many levels to ensure…
Almond Update: Mastering Orchard Spraying
…whether an application is successful. Drift management and water quality add further considerations. Larger droplets can help minimize drift, but this must be balanced against the need for effective coverage….
Record Investment in Private Lands Conservation in 2024
…million acres, which contributed to the highest total investment in private lands conservation in any year in the history of USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…for fresh or processed and in all tonnages. Space: N32 │ oxbo.com FlexiRiser Pump Puller by Water Well Rentals/Hose Solutions Scottsdale, AZ, USA The FlexiRiser is our hydraulic, trailer-mounted spool system designed to…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…report, said that rising production costs might force policymakers to reconsider spending on commodities, conservation, and nutrition programs. He warned that higher costs could push lawmakers to reduce budgets, affecting…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…a fifth-generation farmer in Virginia facing the seizure of his land through eminent domain for a water intake plant project. They highlight the lack of fair compensation, inadequate communication from…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…regions reliant on water-intensive crops. Other significant contributors include hurricanes, flooding, and cold waves. I’m Lorrie Boyer for reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…producers. She also highlighted other underfunded programs like the Healthy Soils Program and On-Farm Water Conservation Program, which reduce greenhouse gases and water use, respectively. Sabrina has this week’s Almond…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
DepositPhotos image The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening its commitment to Tribal Nations and enhancing opportunities…
Congress Advances Farm Bill Extension and Aid Package
…including crop insurance, conservation programs, and rural development initiatives. Farm groups have expressed concern about the impact of the delay in passing a new farm bill. The NFU highlighted the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…agricultural science information to a diverse audience including professionals, academics, and students. Key topics include water quality and quantity, regenerative agriculture, soil health, data usage on farms, and sustainable pest…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…Saudi-owned company, Fondamonte Arizona LLC, accused of over-pumping groundwater for their alfalfa farm. The water-intensive crop is grown for export to Saudi Arabia, raising issues about the sustainability and ethics…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…bill, which is typically renewed every five years, funds critical programs including crop subsidies, disaster assistance, nutrition programs, and conservation initiatives. While a temporary extension was enacted to prevent a…