Drought conditions and the implementation of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) are putting a squeeze on California growers. Principal Analyst with the Almond Board of California, Jesse Roseman said … Read More The post Agronomic Minute: Potential of On-Farm Groundwater Recharge appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
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Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers
Additional pandemic assistance is going to be provided through new and existing programs from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The new Pandemic Assistance Revenue Program (PARP) will assist eligible … Read More The post Additional Programs to Continue Pandemic Assistance for Producers appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
Most Electric Vehicles Don’t Have AM Radio, A Problem for Farmers
People shopping for electric vehicles will see that most don’t have AM radio, and it’s a move not sitting well with rural farm broadcasters. Nathan Simington is a Commissioner of … Read More The post <strong>Most Electric Vehicles Don’t Have AM Radio, A Problem for Farmers</strong> appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the approaches to mitigating heat damage in California vineyards, the effective materials for … Read More The post AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-22-22 appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
American Lamb Board Sustainability Report
The American Lamb Board is taking a closer look at sustainability. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. American Lamb Board (ALB) working with the American sheep industry has … Read More The post American Lamb Board Sustainability Report appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards
Overall habitat can play a critical role in supporting biological control in vineyards. In a multi-year project looking at habitat diversification, Cooperative Extension Specialist with the Department of Entomology at … Read More The post MSOB: Understanding Beneficial Habitat for Biological Control in Vineyards appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers
Nearly $24 million is being invested as part of federal efforts to support beginning farmers and ranchers. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding 45 projects that will provide … Read More The post USDA Continues Investments to Support Beginning Farmers appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
BASF Financing Program
As the agriculture community grapples with uncertainty ahead of the 2023 growing season, BASF is extending what some would call a lifeline in the midst of an unsettled economy. For … Read More The post BASF Financing Program appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers NRCS accepting applications for Ag Conservation Easements program, pistachios being a “shining star” … Read More The post AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22 appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading
Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety
A big emphasis has been put on data sharing and collaboration as a means to address issues of food safety. California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) CEO Tim York said … Read More The post Data Sharing a Critical Component to Improving Food Safety appeared first on AgNet West.… Continue Reading