…about ECP sign-up periods, which are set by the FSA County Committee. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. ECP Program for Natural Disaster Assistance Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-28-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers fuel prices and California crop progress and conditions report, Fresno County remaining a…
Cotton Acreage in California Increases 17 Percent for 2022
…represented the vast majority of overall cotton acreage in California. Kings County led the state in Pima acreage with 39,772 acres. Nearly 37 percent of upland acreage is in Fresno…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
…Northern California received the majority of rain, areas of Southern California also had several inches of rain. Parts of San Luis Obispo County received as much as 2.04 inches, while…
Navel Orange Forecast Up 19 Percent from Last Year
…used in the survey. Eight of the groves were in Madera County, 109 were in Fresno County, 174 were in Kern County, and 425 were in Tulare County. MANDARIN FRUIT…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-15-22
…almond conference agenda, and the summer heat pushing the Fresno County grape production timeline. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers details of the 2022 California Citrus Acreage Report. Solano County GWSS eradication update…
U.S. Interior Secretary Sees California Drought Impacts Firsthand
…the group at the Madera County ranch. Herman explained that they have pulled out 200 acres of almonds due to the lack of available water. “That really made an impact…
Almond Update: Soil Health Case Study Details Value of Cover Cropping
…Stanislaus County grower Christine Gemperle. ABC Field Outreach and Education Specialist, Michael Roots said developing the informational resource for industry members helps put certain practices in perspective. “This is an…
‘Really Thoughtful Comments’ at Farm Bill Listening Sessions
…Bill priorities letter. Approximately 40 individuals attended the most recent session held at the Fresno County Farm Bureau. CDFA Secretary Karen Ross, Undersecretary Christine Birdsong, and California Environmental Protection Agency…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 08-18-22
…agriculture, Secretary Ross congratulating Sonoma County wine industry leaders, and how the collective action by ag can be successful in affecting political outcomes. Tune in to the show for these…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…farm families are facing tough pocketbook issues at the Iowa State and county fairs this year. “We are in a recession, and a lot of these families that normally are…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…areas of Fresno County reported as much as half an inch of rain, while some spots in Kern County recorded more than one inch. Austin Hubbell, Ranch Manager for Marthedal…
Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley
…tool for tracking degree days in Kern, Tulare, Fresno, and Madera counties can be a helpful resource for growers. Gautam explained that the hot and dry conditions are exceptionally conducive…