Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers inflationary impacts on the almond demand, potential water bills, upcoming Farm Bill deadline,…
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…was a slowdown in trying to get product out of the market, it had a detrimental effect on almonds,” Kelley explained. “That crushed consumption. That destroyed demand. So, for the…
LandFlex Opportunities Becoming Available to More Farmers
LandFlex opportunities available to farmers and ranchers will be expanding. The program offers incentives to producers to reduce demand for groundwater supplies and help comply with the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
‘Several Things to Overcome’ with Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
…trucks is compounded by a lack of infrastructure to support the electricity needs. Isom said the trucks impacted by the clean fleets rule have over a megawatt of demand. California’s…
California’s ‘Lowest Cotton Acreage’ in History Expected This Year
…who were able to get planted at the optimal time. Global demand has slowed down some, but there is not an abundance of cotton currently in the global market. “I…
Almond Update: Enthusiasm for 2023 Almond Crop, Despite Lower Forecast
…the 2023 almond crop as demand remains strong. “I think with these slightly lower crop numbers that will allow the world supply/demand to get back into better balance than it…
Rodale Institute Applauds USDA Investments in Organic Farmers
…by statute. Rodale Institute CEO Jeff Tkach says, “Consumer demand for organic products is growing rapidly and the USDA’s support will help American farmers meet the needs of the market.”…
EIA Expects Less Electricity Demand this Summer
…slightly cooler summer in 2023 will lead to less demand for air conditioning than in 2022. The result will slightly reduce overall electricity demand this summer. EIA expects that despite…
California Almond Acreage Sees First Decline in Over Two Decades
…resolved, so we know global demand for California almonds continues to grow and there’s no doubt that almonds will continue to have a very significant role in California and global…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
…the previous year. This growth can be attributed to global price hikes and inflation. Demand for U.S. potatoes remained strong in 2022, showing that the slight drop in export volume…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-12-23
…why rotating modes of action is critical in years like this, the strong optimism for the demand of walnuts after a disappointing year, and how to manage fungal diseases as…
Almond Update: Indian Market Remains Strong for California Almonds
…the market or anything that could disrupt the ability of California to keep shipping to the market.” As part of helping build demand for California almonds, ABC participated in the…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-05-23
…California grape demand in export markets, the large snowpack causing concerns for flooding in the Tule-Lake region all yearlong, California’s first 2023 crop progress and condition report, and part three…
Plant Biostimulant Act: ‘Critically Important’ to Industry
…application and soil health while also increasing crop yields,” President and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Corey Rosenbusch said in a press release. “With a growing population, demand for agricultural…