Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the reintroduction of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, lingering wine grape concerns as…
Cherries Abundant for Independence Day
…great fit for that. The timing is perfect for that as well,” he said. “So when we look at that crop, it’s kind of peak harvest time right around them…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
Winegrape growers appear to be in for a bright growing season after substantial rains came through during the winter. An abundance of moisture can often be problematic for vineyards, providing…
Prop 1 Funding to Bring More Irrigation Water to South Sacramento County
…$277.5 million to help construct the Harvest Water Program, a conjunctive-use project that will supply treated wastewater to agricultural lands that also provide habitat to wildlife in southern Sacramento County….
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Support Agrivoltaics Research
…solar companies to harvest the sun twice. This bipartisan bill will allow us to take agrivoltaics to the next level in this country.” Agrivoltaic systems within the legislation apply to…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
…post-harvest facility,” Ludwig explained. “The handlers themselves and the huller/shellers need to take a look at their pesticide use as well.” To stay up to date on changing MRLs and…
USDA Seeking Feedback on Prevented Planting Coverage
…The proposed changes include adjustments to prevented planting coverage based on harvest prices for revenue protection insurance. Input is also being sought on industry challenges or experiences since the “1…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-11-23
…California Table Grape Commission, Senate passing SB 505 and details on the fresh cut floral industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Almond Matters: Managing Pests as Temperatures Rise
…ant populations near harvest. “Using an ant bait now, something that takes out the entire colony is advantageous. Esteem works really, really well,” said Burkdoll. “It doesn’t take very much…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Botrytis Outbreaks in Check
…through the stigma of the flower. The infections can lay dormant until sugar content in the berries increases. “Prolonged periods of warm and moist conditions, and especially susceptible winegrape varieties…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
Grape growers might have a tougher time than average with powdery mildew control this year. Once the disease settles in a vineyard it can be exceptionally difficult to eradicate. Technical…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…component of keeping Alternatia pressures from causing damage in orchards. Burkdoll highlighted a case where trees were nearly defoliated at harvest due to Alternaria. The grower made just one or…
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…
Agronomic Minute: Being Proactive with Mite Control in Vineyards
…a new product that we just brought to market this year. This controls mites at all life stages. It’s registered in tree nuts and vines with a post-harvest interval of…