…the Census of Agriculture is the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county, and territory. Responses are due Feb. 6, 2023. If you’re prone to procrastination,…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
…is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. Ventura County avocado grower Chris Sayer described 2022 as a “banner year” for their operation at…
Substantial Consolidation in Retail Food Market Since 1990
…shares are concentrated between firms of the retail food sector at the national, state, metropolitan statistical area, and county levels. The analysis includes all establishments with a significant portion of…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
Ventura County avocado grower Chris Sayer described 2022 as a “banner year” for their operation at Petty Ranch. Production also appeared to be strong throughout the state. Sayer explained that…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…directly to each county to further understand the scope of overall storm losses. The recent storm systems have eroded approximately 350 acres. As of January 19, nearly 1,500 acres were…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
…childhood in Yolo County.” The amount of foggy conditions California has experienced in recent years is significantly different than what was seen 20 years ago. A study that was published…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-05-23
…with the current storm, Urban county committees and the election process, and the almond supply and demand equilibrium could be on the horizon. Tune in to the show for these…
VofV: Focused on a Better Future with Ashley Swearengin, Central Valley Foundation CEO and Former Fresno Mayor
…out more at WGA.com. “Food is culture. Culture is people. People are stories.” So says Ashley Swearengin, the CEO of the Central Valley Foundation and former mayor of Fresno, who…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…state, county, and territory. Responses are due Feb. 6, 2023. Growers are reminded to fill out their 2022 Census of Agriculture. The USDA mailed out the paper questionnaires earlier this…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…has been recharging for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. Farming over 1,000 acres of almonds and pistachios, spanning from Kern County to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 11-21-22
…in Fresno County agriculture, and farm laborers lobbying in DC for labor reform. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
DPR Updating Rules Related to 1,3-D Exposure
…can provide a comparable degree of protection. Deeper soil injections are being presented as an example. DPR had worked with pesticide applicators and county agricultural commissioners on a pilot project…
Week in Review: Federal Intervention Sought in Rail Dispute & Another CA County Hits $8 Billion in Ag Value
More than 190 members of the Agricultural Transportation Working Group want Congress to prepare to help prevent a railroad strike or lockout. Fresno County is among the ranks of $8…