…causing tremendous challenges,” Peters said. The spotted wing drosophila is an invasive pest that originated in East Asia. It lays eggs in soft-skinned fruit crops such as blueberries, cherries,…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are working to address pest challenges ahead of the coming hull split. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…changing climate and, respond to increased pest and disease challenges,” the letter states. “This rule will disproportionally stifle innovation by publicly supported federal and academic plant breeders and smaller plant…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…1,880 pounds per acre, down 20 pounds from 2022 and the lowest since 2009. Almond growers faced numerous challenges during this year’s cultivation season. The almond bloom was hindered by…
Kern County Farm Bureau Gets a New Executive Director
…challenges faced by farmers in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern agriculture. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…challenges for growers. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Josette Lewis said they have been part of the effort to demonstrate the value that growers are…
USDA: SNAP Payment Error Rates Rise
…Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, says, “The circumstances put an incredible strain on program administration. The rates reflect those challenges.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Listen…
Reliable Rail Service Act Reintroduced
The Reliable Rail Service Act has been reintroduced in Congress by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin and Roger Marshall. The legislation seeks to address the ongoing challenges related to unreliable service…
Challenges for House Ag Labor Working Group
…final report of the working group will provide potential solutions that can be used in future legislation. Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Scott Announce Bipartisan Working Group Tackling Agriculture Workforce Challenges…
Wet Winter Was a ‘Blessing’ for Winegrape Growers
…for winegrapes, it could create challenges for some growers. ”What happens to those growers that do not have an active contract and what’s the market environment like for those folks…
Almond Update: ‘Benefits Far Outweigh the Cost’ for Cover Crops
…that,” Hicks explained. Initially, Hicks ran into some challenges in the first year. After getting a bit of a late start on the process, the seed he was using plugged…
USDA Supporting American Producers, School Meals, and Emergency Operations
…lower costs for producers. “American agriculture has continued to be resilient in the face of significant and unpredictable challenges,” Vilsack says. “Today’s comprehensive set of investments will help producers by…
USDA and NASA Team Up to Bolster Research Efforts
…data to the farm to help producers navigate climate-related challenges. Through the partnership, further opportunities to improve crop performance both on Earth and in space will be explored. USDA and…
Biological Summit Highlights Promising Future and Short-Term Challenges
Earlier this week the Western Growers Association (WGA) hosted the inaugural 2023 Salinas Biological Summit. Over the course of two days, attendees heard from government officials, growers, agtech innovators, and…