…has been released by the Department of Water Resources. In fiscal year 2023, H-2A visa usage in the U.S. reached a record high of 378,513 certified positions, marking a two…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
…those are different temperatures, different experiences.” The chill hours model does not account for varying levels of chill only counting hours below a certain threshold. Warm daytime temperatures can also…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 12-13-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes reports on H-2A usage continuing to grow even with high costs, and we…
Lawmakers Discuss Pesticide Regulations
…current and future pesticides,” he said. “It will threaten crops, grower incomes, conservation practices, public health, vital infrastructure, and ultimately raise food prices for families amidst record high inflation.” Newhouse…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
In fiscal year 2023, H-2A visa usage in the U.S. reached a record high of 378,513 certified positions, marking a two percent increase from the previous year, as revealed in…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…of three major insect pests – codling moth, peach twig borer and oriental fruit moth — are projected to increase mainly due to rising temperatures. The three pests are “notorious…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
A recent event in the San Joaquin Valley highlighted the successes of equipment replacement incentives in helping to lower agricultural-related air quality emissions. Representatives from key environmental agencies celebrated the…
Almond Update: Industry Camaraderie in Challenging Times
…forward.” Several issues including adverse weather, pest damage, high input costs, and tariffs were among those mentioned as contributing to the challenging times for almond growers. However, several speakers noted…
“True Cost” of Food Discussed at COP28
…These health-related costs exhibit considerable variation across countries but are most prominent in high– and middle-income countries.” The report next lists environmental costs and says, “The environmental hidden costs, while…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…high tariffs and restrictive trade barriers. The bipartisan legislation was introduced by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Mike Crapo and Chair Ron Wyden. The legislation aims to enhance the…
Working to Strengthen Agriculture’s Talent Pipeline
…empowering the next generation of leaders. “AFA and FFA have similar goals and values regarding the role of school-based agricultural education,” says Scott Stump, CEO of the National FFA Organization….
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…for most home composting units to reach the high temperatures needed to destroy these pests and may attract animals or produce an objectionable odor, explained McMillan. UF/IFAS has an excellent…
Almond Update: Reflecting on Current Industry Challenges and Optimism for 2024
…was highlighted during the recent industry gatherings ABC hosted throughout the state. Waycott said that participants offered “some very sober and very realistic observations about where growers find themselves economically…
Undersecretary Keys in on Specialty Crop Trade
…million dollars to support the specialty crop sector in some of the unique challenges they have to export products around the world,” she said. “Oftentimes, while they’re high-value agricultural sectors…
