…weather patterns, irrigation needs, and pest management to protect the crop and maximize yield. If the favorable conditions persist, the industry could see excellent production numbers, supporting both domestic and…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…raising concerns about national security and private property rights. Suggestions for water conservation included forest management, cleaning Delta pumps, and expanding reservoirs. The hosts agreed on the complexity of the…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 05-07-25
…weather and disease management strategies for crops. The second segment of AgNet News Hour opens with the hosts discussing the closure of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) office in Bakersfield,…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
Pine Gulch Fire Jim Caldwell, Grand Junction Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Jim Wolman of the National Interagency Fire Center has issued a warning…
California Winegrapes Open Award Nominations
…Grower of the Year Award is CAWG highest honor celebrating individuals, families or companies that demonstrate excellence in viticulture and vineyard management. Honorees are recognized for their leadership, innovative practices…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…farming, emphasizing disease control, fungicide application, and weed management. He highlighted the importance of timely interventions to prevent diseases like Salton and Paramount, and controlling pests like leaf-footed plant bugs….
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-28-25
…water management solutions. They also touched on the Trump administration’s plan to reorganize and downsize the USDA, including consolidating programs and relocating employees to hubs around the country. Finally, they…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…including water management and economic viability. They discussed the Sumo Mandarin as a favorite variety and the logistics of farming on steep inclines. The interview included a hike to a…
White House Budget Proposal Targets Local FSA, NRCS Offices for Closure
…the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The fiscal year 2026 proposal, outlined in a passback document obtained by reporters, would slash funding for agricultural research, conservation programs, and rural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-18-25
…the management of citrus thrips. Sandipa Gautam, a Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, highlighted the importance of monitoring fields for thrips and other pests, such as red mites and…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-17-25
…significant changes to its Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation, and Risk Management Offices, including potential closures and staff consolidation. A proposal from the Office of Management and Budget aims…
BLM May Face More Lawsuits
DepositPhotos image The Interior Department may see more lawsuits after announcing it would no longer require the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to create an environmental impact statement for more…
CDFA/OARS Allocates Grants Aimed at Reducing Methane Emissions
…$24.82 million in grants to 30 projects aimed at reducing methane emissions. These projects, part of the Alternative Manure Management Program and the Dairy Digester Research and Development Program, are…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-15-25
…Karoline Leavitt for their transparency and commitment to their roles. Nick Papagni “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie Boyer discussed the ongoing water crisis in California, highlighting the mismanagement of water…