Citrus thrips are one of the most concerning pests for growers in the Central Valley. The pest feeds on young fruit resulting in scarring damage. “Those cuts are then downgraded …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of monitoring citrus as the weather warms up, CFBF remaining hopeful …
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
You may use less electricity this summer, but that’s not necessarily completely good news. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects a …
Proposition 12 Moves Forward After SCOTUS Rejects Industry Challenge
California’s Proposition 12 will be moving forward after a decision from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) on Thursday. Industry groups argued that the law violated the Constitution’s …
California Moves to Recharge Groundwater Basins with Floodwater
Efforts to address floodwater in the Central Valley will include emergency diversions into groundwater recharge basins. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) made the announcement earlier this week. DWR will …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Peterson Traps helping almond growers skip hull spray for NOW, new leadership for …
Almond Update: Success with Mass Trapping of NOW Females
A grower in the Turlock area is having success with mitigating navel orangeworm (NOW) damage. Cortez Grower Dennis Yotsuya explained his experience with the mass trapping of NOW females in …
AEM Offers Ways to Address the Industry’s Technician Shortage
It’s no secret to anyone working in equipment manufacturing the ever-growing technician shortage is a problem poised to get a lot worse before it gets better. That’s coming up on …
VofV: Alex Cochran Discusses the Value of Biologicals in Agriculture
Alex Cochran, Chief Technology Officer at DPH Biologicals joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss the realities and possibilities of …
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., managing pests will become even more critical with the changing weather. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 05-10-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers attracting the next generation of workforce with agtech, addressing cover cropping in almonds …
Chickweed Herbicide Resistance Confirmed in Small Grains
Researchers have confirmed common chickweed herbicide resistance with a certain class of herbicide materials. Agronomy and Nutrient Management Farm Advisor Nick Clark said the conclusion was reached after multiple studies …
Alliance Wants to Protect Specialty Crop Program
Few programs within the farm bill are designed for specialty crops, and even fewer are designed specifically for specialty crops. However, the Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops (TASC) program is …
Ag Exports in 2021 Generate Billions in Economic Activity
How much do ag exports contribute to the nation’s economic activity? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. A new USDA report says exports constitute a significant market for …