Houston Wilson, Associate Cooperative Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology at UC Riverside, emphasized the need for proper and thorough winter sanitation in nut orchards in the wake of…
First Survey of the Season Shows a Fraction of Last Year’s Snow Levels
Snow levels appear to be a fraction of what they were at this time last year, according to the California Department of Water Resources (DWR). The first manual snow survey…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 01-02-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes positive market developments for tree nuts and why farmer mentors an important component…
RAPP a 2023 ‘Success’
…send food and ag products.” RAPP funds are available to non-profit U.S. agricultural trade organizations, non-profit State Regional Trade Groups (SRTGs), U.S. agricultural cooperatives, and state agencies that conduct approved…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 01-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes new details about USDA’s Agricultural Outlook Forum program and why the USDA is…
Week in Review: Budget Uncertainties Put SWEEP on Hold & Clean Truck Check Deadline Coming
…Magaña said that persistent inflation is one critical issue. The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced it will not be accepting applications for direct-to-producer assistance as part of the…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 12-29-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, Bayer wins in a California Roundup lawsuit, and citrus yellow vein clearing virus…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…a routine multi-pest survey conducted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). The finding marks the second area in California where the virus has been detected, after being…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-28-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes this week’s Almond Update, reflecting on 20 Years of ABC Leadership with Richard…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
As 2023 comes to a close, we look back on some of the top issues for agriculture during the year. Director of Government and Public Affairs with the ag business…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…the Walnut Board, the California Department of Food and Agriculture, and manufacturers, researchers have been testing viable solutions for chill shortages. “Our research indicates a robust response in advancing bud…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…biggest barrier to the adoption of digital agriculture in general is the farmer’s notebook and the three-ring binder,” said Trice. Additionally, more work needs to be done to verify the…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-27-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the USDA plans to measure the financial well-being of California farmers and ranchers…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-26-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes economic challenges in front of the almond industry and getting the “low-hanging fruit”…