Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show includes a conversation with Monterey County Farm Bureau Director Norm Groot, with updates on…
California Chill Report: Helping Pistachio Yield in Low Chill Conditions
…and nontreated control trees.” The first year of the multi-year commercial trial was conducted on Kerman/Peters pistachio blocks in multiple locations in Tulare County. At one of the trial locations,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 02-01-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers a new report showing the decrease in statewide pesticide use, Monterey County still…
2022 Census of Agriculture Due Soon
…the Census of Agriculture is the nation’s only comprehensive and impartial agriculture data for every state, county, and territory. Responses are due Feb. 6, 2023. If you’re prone to procrastination,…
Week in Review: Strawberries Hit Hard by Storms & Cotton Plantings May Be Tempered
…is continuing to assess damages related to the storms that came through the state. Ventura County avocado grower Chris Sayer described 2022 as a “banner year” for their operation at…
Substantial Consolidation in Retail Food Market Since 1990
…shares are concentrated between firms of the retail food sector at the national, state, metropolitan statistical area, and county levels. The analysis includes all establishments with a significant portion of…
Last Year was the Best Yet for One California Avocado Grower
Ventura County avocado grower Chris Sayer described 2022 as a “banner year” for their operation at Petty Ranch. Production also appeared to be strong throughout the state. Sayer explained that…
California Strawberries Experience Storm Damage Nearing $200 Million
…directly to each county to further understand the scope of overall storm losses. The recent storm systems have eroded approximately 350 acres. As of January 19, nearly 1,500 acres were…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
…childhood in Yolo County.” The amount of foggy conditions California has experienced in recent years is significantly different than what was seen 20 years ago. A study that was published…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
AFBF: More Uncertainty for WOTUS
Friant-Kern Canal Agriculture Landscape The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says more uncertainty is ahead when it comes to the new Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule. The new rule…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 01-05-23
…with the current storm, Urban county committees and the election process, and the almond supply and demand equilibrium could be on the horizon. Tune in to the show for these…
2022 Census of Agriculture Underway
…state, county, and territory. Responses are due Feb. 6, 2023. Growers are reminded to fill out their 2022 Census of Agriculture. The USDA mailed out the paper questionnaires earlier this…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…has been recharging for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. Farming over 1,000 acres of almonds and pistachios, spanning from Kern County to…