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
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Grocery Prices Staying Higher
…pressures from the high input costs that farmers face. That, combined with the inflationary pressures that are still hanging on, are giving us this scenario, where we’re still seeing some…
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
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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
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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…
America’s Biggest Landowners
…and detailed America’s largest landowners. It shows that as of 2021, America’s largest landowner is named Red Emmerson. He and his family own just over 2.4 million acres in California,…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…for marketing and regulatory programs, and fifth-generation California farmer, Jenny Lester Moffitt says one goal is to hear directly from producers about ways in which USDA could support the industry….
California Chill Report: Tools to Address Warming Winters
Projections for winter temperatures in California will likely require many growers to consider tools to address issues with chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri…
Value-Added Producer Grants Available to Help Expand Markets
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is inviting applications for its Value-Added Producer Grant program, aimed at assisting farmers and ranchers in expanding their products and exploring new markets. Approximately…