The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. At a recent meeting, the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board voted to …
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 07-08-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the most recent California crop progress report, the proposed changes to the use …
Farm Dog of the Year Nominations Closing Soon
Nominations are closing soon, for a farm bureau honor for your four-legged friends. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. If you haven’t nominated your pup for the Farm Dog of …
USDA to Resurvey Some Planted Acreage
The June 30 acreage report from USDA shows farmers planted slightly less acres than last year. However, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Economist Veronica Nigh says USDA will resurvey some …
VofV: Hadley Date Gardens President and Western Growers Chair Albert Keck on the Future of Specialty Crops
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find …
Almond Update: Marvel Studios Partnership Highlights Value of California Almonds
The Almond Board of California’s (ABC) partnership with Marvel Studios highlights the value of almonds in an international marketing campaign. ABC Vice President of Global Market Development, Emily Fleischmann said …
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers ABC’s partnership with Marvel highlighting the value of almonds in a global market, …
NMPF: Prioritize Food Access at Hunger Conference
Prioritizing a discussion on food access. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) recently led eleven national agriculture, anti-hunger, nutrition, and medical groups …
SCOTUS Restricts EPA Authority to Mandate Emissions Reductions
In a recent ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has restricted some of the regulating authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The 6-3 ruling in West Virginia v. …
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, hull split is a critical time for pest management in almond orchards. The opening of the sutures creates the opportunity for …
Wheat Growers List 2023 Farm Bill Priorities
The National Association of Wheat Growers shared their priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill. As lawmakers continue putting the next farm bill together, wheat growers will be advocating for these …
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers avocado growers seeing opportunities for the industry in the years ahead, the Olive …
Avocado Grower Sees Opportunity for the Industry in the Years Ahead
There is optimism among producers that the avocado market will remain strong in the years ahead. One of the family partners in Petty Ranch, Chris Sayer explained they are in …
USDA-Cost of a Home-Grilled Cheeseburger up from 2021
Grilling season is underway, and the cost of the homemade cheeseburger is going up. That’s today’s This Land of Ours. Home-grilled cheeseburgers, a summer cookout staple, will cost consumers more …