…California was once heralded as the raisin capital of the world but now vies for the title with Turkey, its main competitor. Sahatjian said that California raisins still lead in…
Almond Update: Preparing for Board of Directors Election Process
…to actively shape the future of California almonds. Industry members have an opportunity to serve or just vote. Almonds.com/elections serves as a comprehensive resource covering the entire election process. “There’s…
USDA Spotlight on Specialty Crops
…designed for specialty crop producers, to research, to market and promotion opportunities,” Lester Moffitt said. Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative According to the USDA, the Specialty Crop Competitiveness Initiative aims to…
Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearing Concludes
The National Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) public hearing, which began on August 23, 2023, has concluded after 12 weeks of testimony and examination. The hearing aimed to consider proposals…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
…not have the resources to finance increased overtime wages. In turn, employers have reduced the amount of overtime hours that laborers can work in order for their business to remain…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
…and Future of the Farm Bill 08:37 February 3, 2024: USDA Initiatives for Specialty Crops 09:45 January 27, 2024 -President Biden Pauses Pending LGN Exports 07:30 January 13, 2024 –…
Week in Review: California Snowpack Improves & Proposed Changes to Raisin Marketing Order
While still behind the overall average, the California snowpack has made significant gains since the beginning of the year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced a public hearing on…
Proposed Amendments to California Raisins Marketing Order
…Committee offices in Fresno, the hearing aims to address recommended amendments by the Raisin Administrative Committee (Committee) to Federal Marketing Order No. 989. The proposed changes include reducing Committee membership,…
Voices of the Valley: Do You Really Know Where Your Food Comes From?
…brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find out more at WGA.com. Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute…
Voices of the Valley: A Look Ahead to Agriculture’s Biggest Challenges in 2024
Learn where your food really comes from. In the new season of the Voices of the Valley podcast, you’ll hear about the successes and challenges the agricultural industry experiences every…
Emergency Regulation Readopted by State Water Board
…human and livestock needs, and encourage voluntary efforts as alternatives to curtailments. While acknowledging the complex hydrology of the watersheds, Board Chair Joaquin Esquivel noted his hope that the regulation…
Almond Update: 2024 Nutrient Summit Coming Up January 10
…in way more detail with more practical examples and share more of what we have learned together,” Saa explained. “So, I invite everybody to register to Almonds.com/Summits.” Listen to Saa’s…
Almond Update: Richard Waycott Reflects on Two Decades of Leadership
…the past. Reflecting on his leadership philosophy, Waycott emphasized a commitment to decisions that would benefit the industry as a whole. “My approach was always to strive for what’s best…
Expert Says Ag Trade Needs Improvement
…advisory company Pinion, Brian Kuehl says issue number one is trade. “We all know trade is important for America’s farmers. Twenty percent of US Farm revenue comes from exports, so…