…during the last five years,” he said. “But I gotta tell you, after being there on the ground, there’s a lot of potential to do a lot better. They are…
Week in Review: Pistachio Expectations Decline & Mitigating Red Scale in Citrus
…San Joaquin Valley. State and national agricultural leaders joined Republican lawmakers in urging the Senate to pass legislation to build on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Get all of the…
Beagle Brigade Act Seeks to Bolster Pest and Disease Protection
…through the passage of the Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, which authorized the training of additional canine teams,” the letter states. “The Beagle Brigade Act would provide…
Almond Update: Emphasizing Heat Illness Prevention in Orchards
…need be,” Ceja noted. “Sometimes if we just drink some water and sit in the shade, we’ll feel better. Other times we might not. So really just information and communication;…
Improving E. Coli Tracking
Working toward better traceability during foodborne illness outbreaks. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, or ARS, is working to improve traceability during foodborne…
Week in Review: California Producers Heard on Farm Bill Needs & Dealing with Black Fig Fly
A farm bill listening session was recently held in California, allowing industry members to voice needs and concerns as Congress works on the 2023 Farm Bill. Efforts to better understand…
Lawmakers and Industry Groups Call for Farm Labor Solutions
…urging the Senate to pass legislation to build on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The House-passed legislation has demonstrated strong bipartisan support and was passed both in 2019 and 2021….
Almond Update: Lower Objective Measurement Not Necessarily Bad for Industry
…the supply without any problem in the coming year and hopefully see better pricing for our growers,” said Waycott. “I’m not saying all will be rosy again right away, but…
MSOB: Considering Differences in Seaweed-Based Biostimulants
…as to exactly how a seaweed-based product will interact with their operation. “It’s not like a generic agrochemical. So, everyone has something a little bit different, and no one knows…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…session. He highlighted not only the impact of ongoing drought and the need for federal intervention but also the need to support American ag exports. Matoian, along with others, pointed…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
…desired results, but they can be very effective in keeping nuts free from damage. “It’s better to knock them out early in the game, rather than have them out there…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the action or lack thereof from the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, ag labor…
Optimism for Managing Black Fig Fly in California
The black fig fly remains a concerning pest for growers after first being discovered in a commercial fig operation in Ventura County last year. Efforts to better understand the pest…
Ethanol Industry Hopeful for E15 Win
The ethanol industry is hopeful of a final win soon on a permanent fix for restricted summertime E15 sales. The House has already acted as part of a package of…