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Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve …
Executive Order Seeks to Advance Biotechnology Investment
President Joe Biden recently signed an Executive Order to advance biotechnology investment and biomanufacturing innovation. The purpose is to help promote resiliency and sustainability within the U.S. food supply chain. …
The California Kitchen: Poke Untamed
In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Poke Untamed with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 2 T Vegetable Oil 1 4 oz …
TRUCKS Act Gains Support
Legislation that affects agricultural trucking is getting some support. Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) of South Dakota introduced the TRUCKS Act, formally known as the Trucking Regulations Unduly Constricting Known Service-providers …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-20-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the recent rain system potentially being problematic for grape growers, a troublesome 2021 …
Country Music Star Supporting Farmers
A country music star is supporting his farming roots. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Building on the success of the 2021 Mythbusting campaign, the National Pork Board …
Inspiring Students to Appreciate Agricultural Production
Agriculture teachers often take pride in the impact they have on the students that they teach. One of the great joys of the profession is often the tangible results of …
Over $872 Million of Climate-Smart Commodities Projects Involve California
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected nearly two dozen projects that will impact California under the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program. A total of $2.8 billion is being …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of researching candidates and legislation as election season nears, farm bill …
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
The grapefruit marketing order is back in effect for the upcoming season. Juice content maturity requirements will once again be enforced on imported grapefruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) …
Candy is Big Business in U.S., Sugar Industry Concerned about Policy
American candy makers are doing quite well, but is there a threat to the sugar industry? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. It seems the U.S. has a …
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
Railroad unions will now be holding a ratification vote for the agreement, which should keep rail services running. The 2022 Citrus Acreage Report has been released by the California Department …
Navel Orange Forecast Up 19 Percent from Last Year
The Navel orange forecast from the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is up 19 percent from last year. The data is based on the 2022-23 Navel Orange Objective …