…crucial for gathering detailed production and sales data for the US floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries. The census will provide information on crop production, values, growing area, and expenses,…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…America and China, Laura Morin, says a big name is representing California almonds at the big game festivities-Coach Prime Dione Sanders. ”So, what that means is the Friday before the…
San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition Now Accepting Entries
…most recent harvests. Entries must be submitted by March 28, with categories including Spanish and Italian blends and singles, as well as citrus, pepper, and other flavored oils. Awards will…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…Driver, resistance has developed over several years due to repeated use of the same fungicide groups. She notes that major almond diseases, such as monolinea, Alternaria, scab, anthracnose, and shot…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…Purina, one of the nation’s leading pet care companies, donated prizes for the contest again this year, which included $5,000 in prize money, a trophy plate, a year’s supply of…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…Reeser, Technical Service Manager for UPL, discusses early season diseases in almonds that growers should be vigilant about, including anthracnose, bacterial spot, brown rot, jacket rot, leaf blight, scab, and…
President Trump Overturns Electric Vehicle Mandate
…New Deal. “With my actions today, we will end the Green New Deal, and we will revoke the electric vehicle mandate, saving the auto industry and keeping my sacred pledge…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…the origins of their food. Through interactive programs, farm tours and hands-on activities, SEEAG connects participants with local agriculture, fostering an appreciation for the farmers who grow and harvest the…
Interim Rule on Technical Guidelines for Climate-Smart Agriculture Crops Used as Biofuel Feedstocks Announced
…with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy, and nutritious food in all communities, building new…
Enrollment Opened for 2025 Farm and Dairy Safety-Net Programs
…PLC Programs: Open from January 16 to March 15, 2025. Farmers can choose between ARC, which offers income support based on revenue declines, and PLC, which provides payments when market…
U.S. to Rebuild Bird Flu Vaccine Stockpile
…over 130 million birds, affecting commercial, backyard, and wild birds in all 50 states. In a press release, USDA says the U.S. had built poultry vaccine stocks after the last…
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
…in 2026. Obviously, our key trading partners of Canada and Mexico, we need to maintain that tariff-free trade and very minimal type of SPS barriers, and so that strong upgrade…
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
…growers. These projects include using spectral satellite imagery and AI to monitor almond orchard nutrient status, developing citrus management modules, creating an online tool for crop nitrogen removal, educating Spanish-speaking,…