…grapes, kiwis, cherries, and more, the agricultural community anticipates positive momentum under the new leadership. CFFA’s role as a liaison between regulatory and legislative authorities remains crucial as growers navigate…
Groundwater Recharge Legislation Takes Effect January 1, 2024
…2014, in emphasizing the supply side of managing groundwater,” CAWG President Natalie Collins said in a press release. “CAWG thanks Governor Newsom and Senator Angelique Ashby for their leadership in…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…2022, a decrease of seven percent from the year prior. Grapes, citrus, milk, almonds, and pistachios were once again the top five overall commodities. Combined, the five represent 66 percent…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…specialty crops like avocados, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, peaches, stone fruit, and table grapes. There are also plans to extend the coverage to more crops pending further review. Brian German Ag…
Milk Loss Assistance Available for Producers Impacted by Natural Disasters
…for operations that dumped milk as a result of disaster events including wildfires, winter storms, excessive heat, freeze, floods, and hurricanes. Impacts of smoke exposure also qualify producers for the…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…poses a threat to, including citrus, stone fruit, grapes, and walnuts. Areas of Contra Costa and Santa Clarita counties are currently under quarantine for oriental fruit fly. CDFA has had…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
Wind and rain from Hurricane Hilary have dealt a significant blow to the table grape industry at a critical time of the season. VP of Crops and Soils at Van…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…81% of the country’s wine, and accounts for 95% of its wine exports. Sabrina’s interview with Gino DiCaro with the California Wine Institute “September harvest for wine grapes provides the…
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
…the table grape industry, and to the farm worker community.” Despite the significant loss, there are still about 45 million boxes of grapes that the industry is planning to ship….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 08-25-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers increases in minimum wage in 2024, the effects of wildfire smoke on US…
More Time Requested for Review of EPA’s Vulnerable Species Pilot Program
…to pesticide exposure. The comment period for the proposal closed on August 6. One of the concerns shared by several industry stakeholders was the lack of time available to submit…
Honeybee Colony Numbers Remain Stable, Despite A Nearly 50 Percent Loss
…exposure, and poor nutrition are all playing a role in the decline. Commercial beekeepers also cited “queen issues” and “adverse weather” as contributing factors to the losses. American beekeepers lost…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…by protecting them from pesticide exposure. Studies also indicate that accidental harm to pollinators is minimal compared to the overall benefits of pollinator-friendly practices. With the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…undergone thinning to enhance sunlight exposure, while wine grapes have been sprayed for weed control. Stone fruit harvest is in full swing, with nectarines, plums, and peaches being picked. Field…