An executive of Van Groningen & Sons Inc., a leading producer of watermelon in #CalAg, recently shared that quality and production are in full swing thanks to skilled hand crews and high-yielding fields. #watermelon #californiagrown. agnetwest.com/watermelon-pro…

The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Office of Environmental Farming & Innovation is now accepting applications for various #dairy and livestock #sustainability incentive grants. agnetwest.com/dairy-and-live…

The Congressional Budget Office released an official cost estimate of the House Ag Committee’s #FarmBill and said it’s $33 billion over budget and fails to pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. agnetwest.com/cbo-house-farm…

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California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has introduced changes to the state’s FAIR Plan, which serves as a fallback for those struggling to get insurance. agnetwest.com/fair-plan-upda…

The creative marketing campaign centers on the value that #almonds provide as a source of natural, long-lasting energy. agnetwest.com/almond-update-…

In 2023, U.S. agricultural exports to Colombia hit a record $3.7 billion, making Colombia the seventh-largest market for U.S. agricultural products. agnetwest.com/ag-trade-missi…

Get up to date on all the latest #agnews before the week starts. agnetwest.com/week-in-review…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced an investment of $400 million to help support more than a dozen irrigation districts in the West. agnetwest.com/usda-providing…

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American agricultural groups are calling for preemptive action from the U.S. government to avoid potential trade challenges with Colombia. agnetwest.com/ag-groups-enco…

Figures from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that California contributed the most to overall American farm expenditures last year. agnetwest.com/california-con…

The Almond Conference 2024 registration period has officially opened. agnetwest.com/almond-update-…

The USDA has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California #winegrape growers protect against the effects of #wildfire smoke. agnetwest.com/new-smoke-expo…

Three of California’s dairy farms report cattle infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. agnetwest.com/hpai-spreads-t…

“Most farms and most growers that I’ve talked to, they are looking for ways they want to improve, particularly in the current market,” said Joseph Jackson, a family farmer and Customer Success Director for Phytech. agnetwest.com/almond-update-…

The California Department of Pesticide Regulation is offering $1.9 million for projects focused on sustainable pest management through its 2025 Research and Alliance Grants programs. agnetwest.com/nearly-2-milli…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting a notable decline in California walnut production this year. agnetwest.com/a-19-percent-d…

Almond Conference hotels are officially available beginning at noon Pacific Time on September 12. agnetwest.com/almond-update-…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is expecting another decline in farm income in 2024, after a record high in 2022. agnetwest.com/another-declin…