…kicking with the football season. Additionally, ABC is looking to increase demand in other key markets with new campaigns. One market of interest is Germany, which is the largest European…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…for the California avocado industry. Earlier season weather conditions also created challenges with below-average temperatures. CAC reports that market conditions have been improving for late-season fruit, after the peak season…
Week in Review: Storm Impacts on Agriculture & Optimism for California Walnuts
A tropical storm that made landfall in California for the first time in more than 80 years brought significant wind and rain to the state. The coming season is anticipated…
Almond Update: ‘Own Your Prime’ Campaign Aimed at Increasing Domestic Almond Demand
…It will officially kick off with the beginning of the NCAA football season. Morin said the campaign has the capacity to reach a broad group of consumers. “Coach Prime has…
Positive Outlook for the California Walnut Industry, After Years of Challenges
…chain issues, and a devastating 2022 heatwave. However, the coming season is anticipated to be a good one for the industry, according to the California Walnut Board/California Walnut Commission. The…
Tropical Storm Impacts ‘Not as Significant’ As Initially Projected for Fresno Ag
…half-inch to an inch.” The tropical storm adds to an already atypical weather year for California. Late spring rains delayed plantings in multiple areas. Jacobsen explained that those early season…
Week in Review: New Tomato Cost Study Available & New Canadian Import Requirements for Lettuce
…season. EPA Administrator Michael Regan noted that the Clean Air Act highlights Congress’ concern regarding attempts by manufacturers to impede the ability to repair equipment. Blue Diamond Growers is expanding…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…individuals and industries.” California Citrus Mutual (CCM) also raised concerns with the Vulnerable Species Pilot program. However, these concerns were related to HLB mitigation and other potential threats from invasive…
Executive Order Expedites Levee Repair and Prepares for the Next Wet Season
An executive order was recently signed by Governor Gavin Newsom to help California better prepare for the next wet season. The order is specifically aimed at expediting critical measures including…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-08-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the rough watermelon season, a macro economic look at the factors impacting farming,…
Week in Review: Quarantine Established for New Pest & Citrus Forecast Declines
First quarantine in the Western Hemisphere for Tau fruit fly was enacted in Los Angeles County. The recent citrus forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture highlights a small decline…
Fuel Prices Surge as Heat Hits Refinery Output
…the rise seen in the last week should now start slowing. As we get closer to the peak of hurricane season, any new issues could easily push the national average…
Luna UCR: ‘Already Adapted to a High-Density Planting Setting’
…“A” flower varieties such as Hass. The fruit that is produced is similar to Hass, starting as an emerald green color and turning glossy black late in the harvest season….
Nearly 80 Square Mile Quarantine Enacted in Response to Tau Fruit Fly Detection
…plant families. Avocado, citrus, cucurbits, peppers, and tomatoes are among the California crops most at risk. CDFA has established a 79-square-mile quarantine zone after the discovery was made in an…