…technology, AI, and smart farming techniques to improve practices like weed control, nutrient management, and water use. These innovations are expected to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase carbon capture,…
AM Radio Bill Moves to House Floor
…lawmakers as they spoke during the bill’s markup, noting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) spent millions solidifying the Emergency Alert System with AM radio as the backbone of…
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
…about overall efficacy and environmental impact increase. Weed challenges cost American farmers approximately $33 billion in losses every year, with Palmer amaranth a prime example as the weed impacts a…
NIFA Investing $17.6 Million to Advance the Health and Welfare of Agriculture Animals
…the welfare of dairy calves through better early life management. This research is part of USDA’s efforts to ensure a safer, more sustainable food system by addressing the health of…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-16-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 09-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, despite recent water years, management of allocations is still a challenge. Tune in for these news stories,…
Nearly $2 Million Available to Support Sustainable Pest Management
…management practices. Applicants can receive between $50,000 and $500,000 for research, or up to $400,000 for projects that encourage the adoption of sustainable pest management techniques. The application deadlines are…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, nearly $2 million is available to support sustainable pest management. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
Kern County Subbasin Considered for SGMA Probation
…revised 2024 plan, submitted in May 2024, aims to improve groundwater management but still faces scrutiny. Public comments on the probation recommendation are open until September 22. The State Water…
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making some changes to its grapevine insurance program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is shortening the required grafting…
Restraining Order Against the State Water Resources Control Board Extended
Legal efforts to challenge probationary status under the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act continue moving forward. Kings County Superior Court Judge Kathy Ciuffini extended a temporary restraining order (TRO) preventing the…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
…Index (FIP-SI) is set to launch as a pilot program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is offering the protection option for grapes insured under the…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…need it, catching problems very early, and using less chemicals in precise treatments. Yokomizo says the technology can collect a lot of data, but the farmer won’t have to weed…