…California. Cooperative Extension Specialist based out of the Kearney Agricultural Research and Education Center, Kent Daane said there have been some breakthroughs. A pheromone compound has been identified that shows…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-05-23
…California grape demand in export markets, the large snowpack causing concerns for flooding in the Tule-Lake region all yearlong, California’s first 2023 crop progress and condition report, and part three…
Federal Disaster Declaration to Aid Recovery Efforts in California
President Joe Biden has approved California’s request for a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration. Federal aid will now be able to supplement ongoing state, tribal, and local recovery efforts. The counties…
Dairy Farm Innovations Yield Environmental Benefits
…up dairy farm efficiency in North America, and that helps drive down environmental impact. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued a report titled “Environmental Benefits of Modern Dairy, Hay, and…
VofV: Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, on how Agtech Bolsters Ag Labor
Ian LeMay, President of the California Fresh Fruit Association, joins Dennis Donohue and Candace Wilson on this episode of Voices of the Valley to discuss navigating current challenges in fresh…
Record-Breaking Snowpack Brings Additional Flood Risk
The fourth snow survey conducted by the California Department of Water Resources (DWR) demonstrated a record-breaking snowpack. At Phillips Station, measurements were recorded of 126.5 inches of snow depth and…
Growth Predicted for Tree Nut Market
…of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California…
Agronomic Minute: Being Proactive with Mite Control in Vineyards
Mite control will become even more of a priority for growers with temperatures expected to rise in the coming weeks. Technical Services Manager for UPL North America, Katie Driver explained…
Biden Encouraged to Follow Congressional Approval of WOTUS Repeal
…recognize the concerns from members of both parties and rescind this troubled rule.” Several other ag groups voiced similar support for the WOTUS repeal, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Poll Shows Voters Want Year-Round E15
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…proactive, economical solution to help eliminate problem fire ant colonies. It controls Imported fire ants, Southern (California) fire ants and pavement ants (protein feeding). It contains (S)-methoprene, an insect growth…
AgNet Weekly: Food as Medicine
…Council Member on the World Agriculture Forum. Sabrina is a native of California’s agriculture-rich Central Valley and now divides her time between California and North Dakota. Twitter LinkedIn Facebook WordPress…
Week in Review: Water Allocations Double & Port Labor Dispute Heating Up
…bug can create a host of challenges for California almond growers and the particular species creating problems in orchards has shifted over the past 30 years. The coalition of 28…
Grape Growers Facing Odd Year for Disease Pressures
…it as early as may occur this year.” Caffrey said some growers have been forced to make aerial applications for Phomopsis because of an inability to get a ground rig…