…such as citrus and melons,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Not only does the Colorado River supply the water and power needs of…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
…funds to hire accountants or tax professionals to assist, especially for new and historically underserved producers. This new initiative offers support to producers in navigating tax season. Second, we want…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the early season freeze that caused $30 million in damage to California olives,…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
Keeping A Close Eye on Crops After Unseasonal Rainfall
…to maybe mitigate some late season mite challenges is always welcome. On the other side of that coin, there are people who have almonds on the ground right now, who…
MSOB: Determining Where Biologicals Fit in IPM Program
…you only have one of two products that are really good on it?” said Johnson. “Maybe you’re limited to how many sprays you can apply in the season. So, you…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 07-25-22
…important market access programs and the Citrus Research Board securing immense support from citrus growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Week in Review: Pistachio Expectations Decline & Mitigating Red Scale in Citrus
…a proposal to increase tariffs on fertilizer imports from Russia, Trinidad, and Tobago. Citrus producers are working to address California red scale populations, as second-generation crawlers have emerged in the…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…Bureau Federation, California Citrus Mutual, National Pork Producers Council, and Western Growers. There are currently more than 116 agricultural canine teams working to screen materials entering the U.S. at border…
Addressing California Red Scale in the San Joaquin Valley
Citrus producers are working to address California red scale populations, as second-generation crawlers have emerged in the San Joaquin Valley. Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam said their…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-19-22
…season efforts keeping CRS levels manageable and details on the Sustainable Ag Expo. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
House Agriculture Hearing on Credit for Farmers
…chairman David Scott of Georgia said those producers face difficulties in obtaining credit that our more seasoned and established producers may not encounter. “Historically, these groups of producers tend to…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, management practices implemented now can help ensure a more successful harvest season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, Todd Burkdoll…
Optimism for Managing Black Fig Fly in California
…are out at the ranch trapping and monitoring and believes that studying a full season of production will provide further insight on the pest. “Even though this season probably will…