…are the unique disease resistance traits or fruit quality. So, a lot of the novel flavors that we get in some of these apple hybrids come from these wild parents,”…
Cultiva Fruit Cuticle Summit
…Las Vegas, Nevada, focused on how the fruit cuticle is vital in keeping fresh fruit fresh. Cultiva Market Development Manager Brian Tipton says the company brought in growers, PCAs and…
California Chill Report: Dormex Shows Value in High Chill Years
A multi-year research project evaluating the use of Dormex in pistachio orchards indicates the material holds value in years with adequate chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
…Fresh Produce Association, John Hollay said in a press release. “Congress has failed for more than four decades to address the agriculture labor crisis. While we will continue to push…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 01-31-24
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Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers
…supported sugar policy in the farm bill. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. Farm Bureau Backs American Sugar Producers Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
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Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…they work to build equitable food systems and climate change resilience.” EXOTIC FRUIT FLY President of the California Farm Bureau, Shannon Douglass, said that she appreciates Governor Newsom’s protection of…
Snow Survey Shows Conditions Remain Below Average
…snowpack, we’re only about half of where we should be for this time of year,” said Sean de Guzman, Manager of the Flood Operations Section at the California Department of…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-30-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights why the Almond Alliance hosting is four listening sessions throughout California and how…
CSP Opportunities for California Ranchers
California ranchers have the opportunity to make improvements to their operations with assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). An unprecedented amount of funding is…
Shielding Agriculture from Cyber Attacks
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AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-29-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, applications are available for the California Ag Leadership Program Class 54 and we…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
Farm employers are reducing the hours of overtime worked by their employees due to hourly limitations established by AB 1066. Bryan Little, Director of Employment Policy with the California Farm…