Irrigation efficiency becomes even more important in times of drought and increasing costs of other inputs. Senior Manager of Field Outreach and Education for the Almond Board of California, Tom…
Inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report Details Interest and Investment
The Global Harvest Automation Report has officially been released highlighting progress and challenges in the sector. Commissioned by Western Growers, the report is the first of its kind and will…
VofV: Dissecting the 21st Century Ag Renaissance
This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is brought to you today by the Western Growers Association. Supporting producers that grow the best medicine in the world. Find…
Russia-Ukraine Issue Driving Fuel Prices Higher
…week to $3.87 per gallon, the highest since July 2014. California remains the state with the highest average price per gallon of gas and diesel. Gas on average in California…
NASDA Sets Priorities For Farm Bill Advocacy
The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) have set their eyes on 10 specific policy areas to advocate for as the process to craft the 2023 Farm Bill…
Agronomic Minute: Protecting Pruning Wounds in Vineyards
Springtime means that many growers will be out pruning vineyards. While a necessary practice, it can leave vines vulnerable to diseases through the pruning wounds for several weeks. Bacteria that…
The California Kitchen: Potato Aligot
Potato Aligot In today’s California Kitchen, learn how to prepare Potato Aligot with The Untamed Chef, Albert J Hernandez. Here is what you will need… 1 C Heavy Cream 1/2…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 02-15-22
…Western Growers releasing its Global Harvest Automation report and new funding to combat invasive plant pests and diseases. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Almond Alliance Seeking Industry Input Through Regional Listening Sessions
The Almond Alliance of California is looking to industry members for guidance on advocacy priorities. A series of listening sessions are being held to hear from the almond industry about…
New Funding to Combat Pest and Disease
…in Florida and California; $5,887,418 for agriculture plant pest detector dog teams to programs in California, Florida, Pennsylvania, and New York; $1,549,122 for honey bee and pollinator health; $883,154 to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-14-22
…calculator developed for rice growers and the benefits of hive grading. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Hive Grading, Should you Be Doing it?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Research shows hive grading is helping growers get better yields by having quality bees in their orchards. Ellie Symes CEO of The Bee Corp explains…
Growers Have New ‘One-Two Punch’ for Almond Bloom
Almond growers have a new fungicide tool available that can help mitigate a variety of diseases. The material can also address issues of resistance as part of an integrated pest…
Ag Groups Continue to Weigh-In on WOTUS Rulemaking Process
…Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney said in a press release. “This is unacceptable, and NASDA urges the EPA and the Corps to reconsider the clarity and…