…chain issues, and a devastating 2022 heatwave. However, the coming season is anticipated to be a good one for the industry, according to the California Walnut Board/California Walnut Commission. The…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers optimism within the almond industry, snowpack runoff concerns with a heatwave at hand,…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…conditions played a role in keeping crop numbers low, but not to the extent reflected by the report. “I think the frost in April and also that extreme heatwave we…
Week in Review: Rain Creates Concerns for Raisins & Navel Orange Forecast Increases
…have developed nicely, the last heatwave in California may create some issues for the rest of the crop. As part of the continued effort to increase food safety, the U.S….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers safety concerns during harvest time, the heatwave causing problems for later-season pumpkins, and…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
…seem to have developed nicely, the recent heatwave in California may create some issues for the rest of the crop. “Right now, I’m a little bit worried for our later…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
…yields have been good. So, it’s been generally a good watermelon year for us.” Despite the most recent heatwave, the weather has been fairly mild for much of the production…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-05-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the industry preparing for heatwave impacts on workers, community and livestock, the growth…
Heat Wave Takes a Toll on UK Corn
…UK and Europe is playing havoc with crops and livestock. USDA meteorologist Eric Luebehusen says the heatwave has been severe. “The big corn province there is called Castilla y León….
Summer Heat Made for Unique Year for Some Fresno County Producers
The heatwave over the summer months made for some unique circumstances for some Fresno area growers. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO, Ryan Jacobsen explained that during most drought years, crop…
Delicious and Nutritious Leafy Greens to Grow in the Home Garden
…to grow in well-drained soil with lots of organic matter. Plant in spring, before the temperatures rise, or in fall, about a month before the first frost. Heatwave Blend is…
Almond Matters: Heatwave Exacerbating Pest Problems
…heatwave. “We’ve been having really high temperatures, a heatwave that’s come across the whole west coast, and that is ideal conditions for mite proliferation. They just explode with the heat,”…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 07-14-21
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering how the recent heatwave has impacted pest populations in…
2020 Rice Harvest: ‘A Good Year for Quality and Yield’
…totality, good yields, and good quality.” Rice harvest on Sean V. Doherty Farms. COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA RICE COMMISSION Some of the challenges might have stemmed from the heatwave in mid-August,…