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WEBAgNet West provides local farm news and information to growers and listeners in California. It is part of AgNet Media, a leading agricultural communications company with networks in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County - AgNet West
WEBOct 16, 2023 · Tulare County is now the number-one ag county in the country, taking the spot from 2021’s leader Kern County. The 2022 crop report shows Tulare County’s agricultural production was valued at $8.6 billion.
California Weekly Hay Report - AgNet West
WEBMay 16, 2014 · Tons: 34,236 Last Week: 58,645 Last Year: 43,747 View all regions and prices of the California Weekly Hay-05-16-14 (.pdf)
California Sets Goals for Percentage of Organic Agriculture
WEBMay 13, 2024 · California has set new benchmarks as part of the effort to convert conventional ag production into organic systems. In the state’s 2022 Scoping Plan for Achieving Carbon Neutrality, a goal was established to increase organic production to 20 percent of cultivated acres in California by 2045.. New milestones have now been established in the recently released report, California’s Nature ...
Why You Should Recycle Pistachio Shells - AgNet West
WEBFeb 27, 2018 · As we all know, yesterday was National Pistachio Day. Save those pistachio shell hulls. Cathy Isom tells you why you should recycle pistachio shells. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Empty pistachio shells are useful for recycling in several ways. If unsalted, the shells need not be washed and
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA - AgNet West
WEBThe USDA's Risk Management Agency (RMA) has revised the Good Farming Practices Handbook to align with conservation and climate-smart activities. The update removes the condition that NRCS practices should not harm crop progress or yields, and endorses cover crop management systems.
Differences Between Peas and Beans - AgNet West
WEBFeb 17, 2020 · Learn how peas and beans differ in shape, color, stem, temperature, and cooking methods. Peas are round, green, and delicate, while beans are varied, solid, and frost-sensitive.
2023 Grape Crush Report Shows Increase in Tonnage and Average …
WEBMar 13, 2024 · The California Final Grape Crush Report has been released for 2023, featuring increases in tonnage and average prices. The total grape crush reached 3,899,710 tons, a 6.2 percent increase from 2022.
USDA Releases 2022 Census of Agriculture - AgNet West
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) this week announced the 2022 Census of Agriculture results. The information collected directly from producers shows a continued decline in the total number of U.S. farms. However, the data also show a rise in the number of new and beginning farmers and young producers.