…sustainably grown strawberries that drive local economies and produce 90% of the nation’s strawberries,” said CSC President Rick Tomlinson. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…stakeholders are optimistic about surpassing shipment numbers from recent years, highlighting the resilience and adaptability of California’s tomato producers. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
…rain, generally speaking, the better it fares. So, it was a bit of a double-edged sword that that the season was late.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West…
California FAIR Plan Expansion Awaits Governor Newsom’s Signature
…was once routine insurance coverage,” Johansson noted. “We urge Gov. Newsom to support them by signing this important legislation.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
New Grapevine Insurance Program Available
…New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. The enrollment deadline for this insurance is set for November 1, 2023. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director…
‘Most Stressful and Most Challenging’ Watermelon Season
…to equaling each other out at this point. But it will be hard to say as we move forward.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Western Citrus Projects Receive Block Grant Funding
…Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Nationwide, USDA AMS has allocated $72.9 million in funding for the program. Read the entire story at CitrusIndustry.net. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…$2.17 billion in liabilities and 93 Micro Farm policies with $6.15 million in liabilities are held by producers. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…
Almond Update: New Marketing Approaches for New Crop Year
…to sort of digest everything we’ll be evaluating and repositioning our approaches as needed.” Listen to the segment below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Grant Program to Complement Orchard Stewardship Incentive Program
…entire industry portray the good benefits and good growing practices of California almonds to our markets around the world.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Agriculture Groups Pushing for More Trade Opportunities
…help contain China’s growing geopolitical influence, and open new export markets for our farmers by meaningfully reducing and eliminating tariffs and non-tariff trade barriers,” the groups point out. Brian German…
Efforts to Mitigate INSV Receive Additional Funding Support
…varieties that control the virus’ spread, ensure the long-term sustainability of this important food crop and protect farmers’ livelihoods.” Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…already come and gone. Damage from the recent tropical storm will continue to be assessed as growers evaluate what types of impacts there may be on next year’s harvest. Brian…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…12,000 projects through the SCBGP since 2006. Proposals are currently being accepted for the 2024 cycle of the program. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…