Almond producers are looking at further complications related to supply chain congestion. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance of California, Aubrey Bettencourt explained that now cash flow issues are …
Walnut Outlook Report Highlights Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
A recent RaboResearch report provides insight on the walnut outlook over the coming years. Senior Analyst of Horticulture for Rabo AgriFinance, and lead author of the report, David Magaña said …
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-22-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers keeping almonds in international markets amidst port problems, the optimism for future water …
Nationwide Program Helping Restore and Sustain Healthy Natural Ecosystems
The nationwide program helping restore and sustain healthy natural ecosystems. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Resources Conservation Service – or NRCS – operates 25 Plant …
Hearing on USDA Inspector General Report on Civil Rights Complaints
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Inspector General, Phyllis Fong spoke at a House Agriculture subcommittee hearing on her department’s report on civil rights complaints against the USDA. She said there …
Desert Lettuce Shows Good Quality, But Challenges Ahead for Industry
Desert lettuce crops appear to be a bit ahead of schedule as a result of recent weather patterns. Vice President of Operations for Markon Cooperative Inc., Mark Shaw explained that …
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-21-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the responsibilities and potential rewards when choosing to grade hives, impacts of supply …
Responsibilities and Potential Rewards When Choosing to Grade Hives
Grading beehives is an available option for growers to who want to gain the most out of their pollination season and potentially better their yields. Ellie Symes CEO of the …
Pear Tree Diseases Every Farmer Needs to Lookout For
The pear tree diseases every farmer needs to be on the lookout for. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. There are several diseases that can cause serious problems …
New Fungicide Provides Flexible Tool to Help Combat Resistance
As the first and only isopropanol- azole on the market, Cevya fungicide provides growers with more flexibility in disease management programs. Rotation in tree nuts, grapes, stone fruit, and pome fruit …
Reduced Risk FRAC 3 Fungicide Lends Itself to Exportability
Cevya fungicide became the first DeMethylation Inhibitor to receive a Reduced Risk classification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The product can help combat a variety of diseases in grapes, tree …
Avocado Imports from Mexico Resume
Avocado imports from Mexico have once again resumed according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Shipments of avocados from Michoacán, Mexico had been suspended after an …
Week in Review: Record Ag Exports & Farmers’ Feelings on WOTUS Revision
According to trade information from the U.S. Department of Commerce, ag exports set a new record in 2021. The proposed revision to the “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition …
USDA Announces the Appointment of Karli Moore to Serve on the Farm Service Agency State Committee in California
The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the appointment of Karli Moore to serve on the FSA state committee in California which ensures the effective and efficient delivery of …