…California was once heralded as the raisin capital of the world but now vies for the title with Turkey, its main competitor. Sahatjian said that California raisins still lead in…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 02-09-24
…in California rice fields, and a slow leadership transition for the Pistachio Research Board. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Americans Serving Wings for the Big Game
…upon us, there’s no hotter time for chicken wings. According to the National Chicken Council’s 2024 Wing Report, Americans will devour 1.45 billion wings while watching Kansas City and San…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-08-24
…public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich…
Almond Update: Preparing for Board of Directors Election Process
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is preparing for the election process for its Board of Directors. The 2024 elections will officially get underway on February 9 when the candidate…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…cattle and calves since 1951. Higher processing plant and grocery store wages and post-pandemic shipping costs plus Russia’s war with Ukraine have also spiked food prices, including for grains and…
New Herbicide Option for Rice Growers This Year
California rice growers have another option for weed management this year. Rice Farm Advisor Whitney Brim-Deforest said that the product is already used in rice production in other states. California…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…to more pest pressure going into the season,” Burkdoll explained. While rain is needed in California, growers must also consider the timing for pest management. Burkdoll advised against dormant applications…
New NCBA President Says Death Tax, Farm Bill Important for 2024
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has a new president. Wyoming rancher Mark Eisele was handed the gavel during the 2024 Cattle Industry Convention, held last week in Orlando, Florida….
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 02-07-24
…200 million pounds of California avocados are expected this season. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Lamb Lovers Month is Back
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-06-24
…and California climate laws challenged by ag and business groups. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
California Climate Laws Challenged by Ag and Business Groups
A coalition including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, American Farm Bureau Federation, and other business groups is suing California over recently enacted corporate climate disclosure laws. The two laws, SB…