…successfully. According to figs.com, California Fig growers work hard tending to the trees, harvesting the fruits, and drying figs. But fig production is a year-round process that requires soil preparation,…
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
The Western Tree Net Association (WTNA) is gearing up for two major events in the coming months. The first is a membership mixer, scheduled for May 12 from 5:00 to…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…available on your favorite podcast platforms and at almonds.com. For additional insights into almonds and their role in food and agriculture, visit almonds.com. Campos Brothers Farms has been in operation…
Early Cherry Market Report
…not looking good. The volume will be May 15 to June 8 this year for California Cherries, and will be down on all varieties compared to the last two years….
Ag Secretary Rollins Message to Farmers
Image by Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter” Ag secretary Brook Rollins says we will continue to work on reconstructing, rebuilding, and “I’m proud to be fighting for the most American…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…USDA-ARS / Wikimedia Commons From spinach to wine grapes, learn why early prevention—including stretch sprays with ProGibb® and strategic fungicide use can make all the difference in maintaining crop health…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
Pine Gulch Fire Jim Caldwell, Grand Junction Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Jim Wolman of the National Interagency Fire Center has issued a warning…
California Gas Powered Car Ban Voted Down
This is a typical Southern California rush hour’s traffic — here an freeway in Orange County. Daniel R. Blume, via Wikimedia Commons The US House of Representatives has voted 246…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-05-25
…ag communication. The Ag-Net News Hour hosts discuss the USA’s new lawfare complaint portal for farmers and ranchers, highlighting the case of Charles and Heather Maude in South Dakota. The…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
…family,” according to Rollins. The portal is for farmers and ranchers and those in agriculture only. Forms can be submitted anonymously, but it does limit USDA from contacting you for…
Almond Update: Almond Advocacy Messaging
…comes to mind often for me, is the work we’ve done in the stewardship and sustainability area. We have incredible data to be able to show water efficiency, the work…
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Agriculture Difficult in Kansas
Photocopy of Historic Photograph, Photographer and Date Unknown- EARLY AREA HOMESTEAD – Nicodemus Historic District, Nicodemus, Graham County, KS Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons I’m Mark Oppold with an American…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…the makers of Quash® Fungicide. Talk to your PCA or visit valent.com/quash. Thanks for listening to The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the makers of Quash® fungicide…