…lawmakers there are already problems for growers. She said growers are forced to leave produce in the fields because of the labor shortages. Some did tell lawmakers they’re encouraged by…
New App to Report Invasive Pests
There’s a new high-tech way for growers to report invasive pests. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to open or download audio report. The California Department of Food and Agriculture is introducing…
Ross to Speak at Workshop on Farm Bill
…The Agricultural Issues Center at U-C Davis is hosting a day-long workshop about the Farm Bill and what it means for western agriculture. The university promises insightful presentations and in-depth…
Weather Causing Problems in Other Areas
…But that’s not the case for other parts of the nation, and it’s causing problems for plenty of growers. Gary Crawford has more. Click to open or download audio report….
Tulare Water Rules Workshop This Week
Growers with irrigated lands in the Tulare Lake Basin Area are invited to a workshop on controversial groundwater rules scheduled for this week in Fresno. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to…
Studies Show Benefits of Nuts, Grapes
A number of new studies out prove what growers already know – eating produce is good for the body. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report….
United Fresh Nominations for Board Officers
…served on many boards and committees including the United Fresh Grower-Shipper Board, Government Relations Council, president of the Georgia Fruit and Vegetable Association, Chairman of the National Council of Agricultural…
Helping the Honey Bee Population
California growers are asked to help the health of the honey bee population. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to open or download audio report. They’re invited to a field day…
Possible Deal Coming in Ag Labor Dispute
…download audio report. California Senator Dianne Feinstein suggested to reporters that there is a tentative deal that would resolve the long-standing dispute between growers and ag workers. Feinstein did not…
New Leader for Citrus Board
…Ted Batkin, who has served as the research board’s president since 1993 and is now retiring. California citrus growers continue to invest in needed research to aid the state’s more…
AgNeTVideo Report: Monterey County Ag Part 2
Springtails in Salinas Valley allowFullScreen=”true” allowscriptaccess=”always” allowfullscreen=”true” /> April is Invasive Pests Month, and in the Salinas Valley, growers are dealing with a few problem pests. We spoke with University…
April Named “Invasive Pest Awareness Month”
…pest awareness month” in an effort to bring attention to the problems caused by things like slugs, snails, insects, gophers, other animals and even weeds. Here in California, growers deal…
Fewer Field Crops for California
…Department of agriculture says California growers are planting less field crops, like hay, corn and cotton. This could have an effect on cattle ranchers down the road, as there will…
Discovery Could Lead to Heat-Resistant Lettuce
…scientist and professor Kent Bradford, has made a potentially big discovery for lettuce growers. They’ve identified a lettuce gene and related enzyme that stops germination during hot weather. Their discovery…