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Consumers Think Food Prices Still Too High
…are behind high food prices. Purdue economist and co-author of the study, Brenna Ellison, says, “Consumers are frustrated with many downstream actors, like food manufacturers, grocery stores, and restaurants, feeling…
Voices of the Valley: Katie Chiapuzio from Braga Fresh on How Bees Benefit Produce
In this episode of Voices of the Valley, Katie Chiapuzio, Director of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, joins Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Environment and Climate Director, and Kara…
Vilsack Urges Toning Down Anti-China Rhetoric, Citing Farm Exports
…too easy on them, and I think China could retaliate against our ag exports to them,” Grassley said. “But if they do buy more from Argentina and Brazil, there’s going…
Almond Update: Avoiding the ‘Monumental’ Navel Orangeworm Damage Seen in 2023
…would, thereby also causing pest pressure to increase to pretty significant levels. We actually saw live worms coming in from the field. It was just a really, really bad year.”…
Risk Management Tool for Specialty Crop Producers
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Global Direct-to-Consumer Food Market Growing
…from Research and Markets. The growth of the DTC food market is driven by the rising adoption of convenience foods, growing online purchases of food products, and the increasing number…
USDA Seeks National Hass Avocado Board Nominees
…and ending October 31, 2027. The current 12-member board is comprised of seven producer members, two importer members, and three swing members. The Board itself is industry-funded and supports the…
Input Sought for National Grape and Wine Industry Survey
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First Phase of AEM Survey Project to Map Groundwater Supplies Gets Completed
…scan subsurface depths of up to 1,000 feet, providing critical information about underground aquifers. This data, now publicly accessible, will be used to help with the identification of locations for…
AgNet Weekly: Greg Ruehle on Policy for Sorghum Producers
…on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson April 13, 2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024:…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…Fann from the Almond Board, Abigail Welch from Semios, Thomas Martin from Trécé, Houston Wilson from UC Riverside, David Haviland and Jhalendra [Rijal] from UC ANR, and then Jesse Roseman…
Mentorship Program for Women in Food and Agriculture
…industry is a lack of mentorship opportunities. WFA matches applicants based on their preferences, which can include mentor gender, areas of expertise, language, and industry sector, and offers opportunities for…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Ag Tax Bill and Future of the Farm Bill
…Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more – AgNet Weekly with Sabrina Halvorson April 13, 2024: Representative Austin Scott on Farm Bill, Trade, Labor, and more 13:03 April 6, 2024: Jacqueline…