…shipper of stone fruit and table grapes. Tune in this week as we peel back the farmer’s curtain. We uncover surprising facts and stories about your favorite fruits, tracing their…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-06-24
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California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), California’s contracted processing tomato production is forecast at 11.3 million tons, a 12 percent decrease from last year and two percent below…
More than 400 Cases of Salmonella Linked to Backyard Poultry
…by the National Association 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…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 09-05-24
…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…
Kern County Subbasin Considered for SGMA Probation
The California State Water Resources Control Board is considering placing the Kern County Subbasin on probation because of concerns about its groundwater sustainability plans. A public hearing about this decision…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-04-24
…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 and North…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
Three of California’s dairy farms report cattle infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza. California is the nation’s top milk-producing state and the 14th in the nation to report bird flu…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…are the third most planted permanent crop in California behind tree nuts, which has “a huge impact and huge implications for California,” he said. Another concerning factor in the California…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering grants for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that…
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
…freeze, fire, hail, or floods. The grapevine insurance is available in several states, including California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington. The deadline to sign up…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-03-24
…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…
Another Increase to California’s Minimum Wage is On the Way
California’s minimum wage is set to increase once again starting January 1, 2025. The increase applies to all employers, regardless of size. The increase is based on inflation, specifically a…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 09-02-24
…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…