…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…
Brooke Rollins Vows Swift Action on Farm Aid at Senate Confirmation Hearing
…Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Author: Gage Skidmore, Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a confirmation hearing for Brooke Rollins, President Donald Trump’s nominee for…
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…
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…
California Wildfires Also Affecting Agriculture
…that back in December with the Franklin fire that burned through some agricultural communities, and that has happened again.” “The damage is extensive to farm buildings, to fencing, and to…
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…
Livestock Producer Evaluates Trump Pick for Ag Secretary
…Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Author: Gage Skidmore, Surprise, AZ, USA/Wikipedia image As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he has nominated Brooke Rollins, a former…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 01-13-25
…impact of the proposed guidelines on vulnerable demographics. Sabrina talks with Eric Tedford, R&D manager for Summit Agro USA, who discusses the newly approved fungicide Regev. This innovative product combines tea…
Exporters Watching Trump Trade Discussions
…no quotas. You know, UK benefits from practically unfettered access into the U.S., and we need the same into the UK,” she said. “And hopefully with trade with friends, the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-09-25
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), about the impact of these designations on grazing lands and rural communities. The discussion also touches on broader issues of land management, government overreach, and…