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Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
President of the California Citrus Quality Council, Jim Cranney said Egyptian oranges and tangerines would be problematic for California growers. President and CEO of the Almond Alliance, Aubrey Bettencourt highlighted…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…3.10 tons per acre. Desert Gold was reported as the most widely grown variety in California, followed by Tiburon. Overall Desert Durum production was down significantly in both California and…
SPECIAL EPISODE AgNet Weekly: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack Interview on Potential Shutdown
…and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and Southeast agriculture. April 6, 2024: Jacqueline Heard, Founder…
Citrus Thrips Take a Toll on California Production
California growers are seeing some significant damage due to citrus thrips this season. Cooperative Extension Area Citrus IPM Advisor, Sandipa Gautam told AgNet West that the pest has been more…
Sesame Added To FDA Allergen Program
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Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
Pistachio production is expected to experience significant growth over the next 10 years, according to a recent report commissioned by American Pistachio Growers (APG). Acreage in California is projected to…
Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails
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Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is now accepting nominations for two industry achievement awards. Two individuals are recognized each year for their contributions and dedication to the almond industry….
USDA Expands Access to School Breakfast and Lunch
…She primarily reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour and The AgNet Weekly podcast. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
FIRA USA Proves to Be ‘Bigger and Better’ in Salinas
…throughout. Bringing the tech sector and farmers together to work through challenges. The California strawberry industry was featured as a prime example of what collaboration can achieve when working towards…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-27-23
…prices, California peach production upping last year’s numbers, and the governmental shutdown impacts on farmers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Next-Gen Institute for Digital Agriculture
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Egyptian Citrus in the U.S. Would Be ‘Calamity’ for California Growers
…be problematic for California growers. “This is a very big threat to the California citrus industry because the fruit that Egypt produces is very low cost in terms of their…