…they will continue to offer what they call high-performing, flavorful strawberry varieties to growers and consumers alike. I’m Lori Boyer reporting for AgNet West. CBC: Court Grants Motion in Lawsuit…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
…crop is exported,” said National Corn Growers Association President Ken Hartman Jr. “These new tariffs could make a bad situation worse for corn growers.” The American Soybean Association also raised…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-07-25
…Expo in Tampa, Florida, aimed at fostering collaboration among citrus growers. Listeners are encouraged to email comments, topic suggestions and feedback to nick@agnetmedia.com Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Settlers Settle Appalachian Mountains
…Mountains, they found vast stretches of undeveloped land in what is now central and western Tennessee. The early settlers often received land grants for military service. Standard grants came in…
Late Season Western Mountain Snowpack Boost
Active weather of recent weeks has provided additional inches of snowpack on Western mountain ranges needed as part of regional Spring and Summer water supplies. Rod Bain talks with USDA…
Study Finds Pierce’s Disease Prevention Saves California Growers Millions
…Pierce’s disease (PD) and the glassy-winged sharpshooter (GWSS) save California Winegrape growers $56 million annually. Without these programs, grower losses would more than double, increasing from $48 million to $104…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-03-25
…the application process by translating farm practices into NRCS codes. CASP also benefits growers with tools like irrigation and nitrogen calculators, and data sharing with handlers. The segment also touched…
CASP has New Feature for Growers
The California Almond Stewardship Program (CASP) has a new feature that allows growers who have gone through the self-assessment process to get a simple printout with all of the information…
California Almond Producers Vote to Continue Marketing Order
…at least two-thirds of voting producers or from producers representing at least two-thirds of the production volume. The strong support from almond growers indicates continued confidence in the program’s ability…
American Agriculture History Minute: Stubborn as a Missouri Mule
…and quantity of its mules. The state produced a superior breed of mules. Some were used on the western trails. Larger number were used on southern plantations. The industry provided…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-01-25
…to manage funding. The program aims to support crop growers facing low prices, high input costs, and natural disasters. Additionally, the American Relief Act includes up to $20 billion for…
March Making Snow on Western Mountain Ranges
DepositPhotos image Several Western Mountain ranges note significant increases in snowpack over the month of March, increasing water equivalency levels for several parts of the region. Rod Bain has more….
Almond Board of California Seeking New Board Candidates
…to represent independent growers in the 2025-26 crop year, and a one-year and a three-year seat are also open to represent independent handlers. Alternate seats for those positions are open,…
Details about ECAP
With sign-up underway for USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), what should eligible growers know about program logistics? Rod Bain reports. Details about ECAP FPAC_ECAP FactsheetDownload Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…