…episode, we slice into everything you wanted to know about melons with Western Growers’ Michelle Rivera and Julia Nellis and special guest Garrett Patricio, President of Westside Produce and melon…
FAIR Plan Update to ‘Provide Much-Needed Security’ for Farmers
…(CFBF) and the California Association of Winegrape Growers. This initiative aims to ensure better insurance availability while strengthening the overall market. “Our farmers and ranchers have been disproportionately affected by…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-07-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, citrus leprosis disease presents a potential threat for growers and the FAIR Plan…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
…enhanced risk management tools to prevent further economic damage. Dana Allen-Tully, President of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, and David Dunlow, Chairman of American Cotton Producers, both described a “perfect…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-29-24
…assistance program for California rice growers. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
Injunction Pauses Unionization Efforts Amidst Constitutionality Questions
…becomes effective to challenge the certification (which Wonderful credibly contends is erroneous), is largely irreparable.” Western Growers President Dave Puglia praised the ruling, stating, “this decision hopefully signals a forthcoming…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
Certified Crop Consultant for Axiom Agriculture, Joe Palomino has been working with growers to optimize their operations for 16 years. Palomino shared some of his agronomic experiences in a recent…
Citricola Scale Continues to Be A Challenge for Growers
There have been increasing reports of significant numbers of citricola scale in the San Joaquin Valley. UC Cooperative Extension Citrus Farm Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said populations can build up quickly…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…declined by 7.9 percent, while fruit and nuts decreased by 3.5 percent. However, some perennial crops that were less affected by inclement weather saw improved crop values. Winegrape value increased…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
…credit, shortcomings they say could put the benefits “out of reach for many farmers.” The American Farm Bureau, the American Soybean Association, the National Corn Growers Association, and the National…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
…comprised of representatives from various sectors like growers, wholesalers, processors, and retailers. Members serve two-year terms, with a maximum of three terms. Current members’ terms end on October 28, and…
MSOB: Biostimulants Can Help Plants Better Adapt to Stress
Biostimulants are emerging as valuable tools for enhancing plant growth, offering several benefits for growers. Dr. Holly Little, Director of Research and Development at Acadian Plant Health, explains that biostimulants…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…putting additional burdens on smaller growers.” Despite growing interest in biologicals, Woolf noted concern regarding the statistic shared during the summit that 50 percent of California growers lack understanding of…
RMA Continues Making Improvements for Specialty Crops
…Units, which is something that’s very familiar to traditional row crop growers in the upper Midwest. We are also allowing noncontiguous parcels of land that qualify for optional units to…