…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…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
In this week’s Fungicide Resistance Management Minute, we hear from Daniel Abruzzini on the importance of fungicides and some exciting developments. Q: Daniel, Corteva’s got something new coming out. A:…
Grocery Prices Staying Higher
A look at the higher prices in grocery stores. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many grocery prices remain high and could go even higher according to the…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 02-01-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a look at this year’s snow levels and how they stack up, plus…
Questions and Concerns with California Budget Proposal
…of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Jamie Fanous, Policy Director of Community Alliance with Family Farmers, said that “we have fought every year to maintain funding for the Farm to Community…
Wage Declines from AB 1066 an ‘Ironclad Rule of Economics’
…to have,” he said. The wage declines for farm workers are also a challenge because much of agricultural production is seasonal. Laborers work for weeks or months at a time…
AgNet Weekly: President Pauses Pending LGN Exports
The Biden administration issued a temporary pause on pending decisions on Liquefied Natural Gas exports – with the exception of unanticipated and immediate national security emergencies. During this period, they…
Almond Update: Increasing Problems with Plant Bug Infestations
…result of late season infestations, where the kernel doesn’t drop, or the almond doesn’t drop. If it hits you in April and May, it will shed the crop,” Machado explained….
California Chill Report: Enhancing Pistachio Yield Through Bloom Synchronization
Bloom synchronization is an important component for ensuring a strong pistachio yield. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri said a challenge arises with the different chill…
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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
Asian Citrus Psyllid Discovery Opens Additional Research Opportunities
…insect’s sense of smell, rendering certain insect traps ineffective. HLB, caused by Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus carried by the psyllid, devastates citrus groves globally. The work is currently available as a…
Almond Matters: Getting Ready for the Growing Season
…then you’re going to have winter annuals that are coming up. They’ll phase out and summer annuals will phase in,” Burkdoll noted. He said that a Chateau and Matrix mix…
USDA Reopens Signup for Continuous CRP
Another chance to sign up for continuous CRP. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The USDA is again accepting applications for the Continuous Conservation Reserve Program signup. The…