…centered on opportunities available to growers. “There will be about an hour’s worth of information from people that can help growers with incentives, TSPs, equipment companies that help growers fill…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…coming and beginning these repairs allow growers to focus on producing the high-quality, sustainably grown strawberries that drive local economies and produce 90% of the nation’s strawberries,” said CSC President…
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
…table grape industry continues to assess the impact of the storm, it seems the lateness of the season might have helped some growers weather the storm. “The season was late,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-04-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show covers a new insurance program for grape growers and the findings from the Tech…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers growers inundated with citrus thrip populations this year, a domestic almond campaign kicking…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) has been furthering sustainability efforts within the almond industry for several years. Grower members can receive a higher price per pound of almonds by participating in…
Disappointment with EPA’s Latest WOTUS Rule
…past several months. “Repeating mistakes will only lead to the continuation of flawed, unworkable regulations that will be litigated in the federal courts,” Coppock noted. The National Corn Growers Association…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…approaches are being taken by different organizations and institutions to help mitigate the impact of INSV. Treatment efficacy trials are underway along with education and outreach programs to help growers…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…between April and July. “California avocado growers’ resilience is inspiring,” Jeff Oberman said in a press release. “They are committed to building and maintaining a sustainable California avocado industry by…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…provides opportunities for California’s specialty crop growers to enhance innovation across the food system,” CDFA Secretary Karen Ross said in a press release. “From enhancing nutrition and education in schools,…
Jim Jones to Lead FDA’s New Human Foods Program
…Reagan-Udall Foundation Expert panel resulting in the December 2022 report on Operational Evaluation of the FDA’s Human Foods Program,” said Western Growers SVP of Science, De Ann Davis. “We look…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
The California walnut industry is poised for a turnaround in 2023. Industry optimism follows a string of challenging years marked by drought, poor returns for growers, COVID-related market disruptions, supply…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…coupled with warming temperatures this week could create disease issues for growers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 08-21-23
…in the Farm Bill, Fusarium Wilt race 2 presenting a new challenge for growers and hoping for the best with impacts of herbicide resistant chickweed. Tune in to the show…