Get the latest local, state, and national agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour by AgNet West, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson.
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On today’s show, we discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on agriculture. We hear from both the Tennessee state agriculture commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of crop i…
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On today’s show Congressman Austin Scott of Georgia's 8th district addresses Hurricane Helene relief efforts in his state. He highlights the role of volunteers and organizations in providing aid. Significant agricultural losses, particularly in poultry and cotton, are a major focus, with efforts to secure disaster relief underway. We also have this…
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On today’s show Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff joins us to discuss the devastating impact Hurricane Helene has had on Georgia’s agricultural sector, affecting crops, pecan orchards, and livestock, with catastrophic losses to farmers and foresters across the Southeast. He emphasizes the urgent need for federal disaster relief, noting that many growers w…
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In this episode, Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, joins Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the Biden-Harris administration’s success in boosting U.S. agricultural market access by 28.5% over the past four years. He highlights strategies to capitalize on new export opportunities, with a focus on specialty crop…
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Today’s key topics: HPAI in California Dairy Herds and Iowa Pig Farmer in Favor of California’s Prop 12 On today’s show we're joined by Dr. Kay Russo, a veterinarian and founder of RSM Consulting. Dr. Russo recently participated in a webinar on the growing concerns of H5NX, particularly its spread into dairy herds. We'll explore how this avian infl…
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On today’s show we hear from an American Olympic breakdancer who’s now promoting a popular food.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show we have this week’s Almond Update with details on the Almond Board’s upcoming Listening Tour.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show we hear from Patrick Westhoff, Director of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute at the University of Missouri, and Hannah Quigley, Policy Specialist with the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition on the importance of the Local Food Purchase Assistance Program.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show we hear about a hearing on helping farmers who are facing disaster.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show we’ll hear about the upcoming ag tech event, FIRA, which is heading to the Sacramento area next month.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show organic products face price pressure with supply and demand.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show addressing farm labor challenges through technology.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show an investment of $7.3 billion to help further strengthen rural electrification.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show new funding for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.By AgNet West Radio Network
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On today’s show California Grape Rootstock Commission is funding new research projects.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, a new fruit breeding campus opens in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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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, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show why some say "the door is almost shut" on starting up a small farm in California. Plus, new technology that can help winemakers manage smoke taint from wildfires. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.…
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, officials declare the end of fruit fly quarantines in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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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, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, a new record for Fresno County ag values, but there are still challenges with the margins for farmers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the Kern County subbasin could be placed under probationary status and Alexi Rodriguez is set to take over as Almond Alliance CEO in 2025. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, farm buyouts seem more attractive as challenges continually compound. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the application window for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is closing soon. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Today Sabrina reports from the Western Minnesota Steam Threshers Reunion in Rollag, MN, where it’s the Year of the Deere. Brian German has the California ag headlines including another increase to the state’s minimum wage coming up.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the restraining order against the state water board is extended. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, an ag summit exploring the coexistence of water users in California next week. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why there’s anxiety around the state of farms and the future of California agriculture. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the first evaluation of CDFA's climate-smart agriculture programs. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the California citrus industry is holding steady with some growth in key areas. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, challenges with getting more consumers to care about local food and food miles. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why grasshoppers are increasingly problematic for northern California growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, wages and inflation are taking a toll on winegrape production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why the California cattle industry is having a strong year. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, RaboResearch reports a slowdown of the global walnut market. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, healthy soils funding is available to California olive growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, farm groups express appreciation for additional funding to support water conservation and NRCS details how the Inflation Reduction Act has bolstered conservation efforts in California. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and m…
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, what to look for with citrus leprosis, and pumpkin season will be getting underway in a few weeks. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, water management in the Central Valley, and progress on efforts to address greenhouse gas emissions. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more.By AgNet West Radio Network
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Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, the USDA is providing $400 million to support water management in the west, and contingency plans for wildfire smoke exposure. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news.By AgNet West Radio Network
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