…There were growers whose fruit was not picked. At the same time, growers’ costs were skyrocketing. The final shipments for the 2020–21 Navel orange season occurred in week 33 (week…
Almond Matters: Staying in Front of Ant Problems
…to proliferate the species. So, it’s a good time to start thinking about controlling those ants. Because if you wait until you get to harvest with almonds and there are…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 04-18-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the challenges and opportunities facing California Almonds, US farmers not alone in opposing…
Rising Chocolate Demand Means More Plant Health Research
…it is important to the U.S. economy is the confectionery industry. When they make chocolate, they use a lot of U.S. agricultural products like peanuts and almonds, milk, and sugar….
Almond Update: Comments on Marketing Order Changes Due April 25
Industry members have an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed amendments to the Administrative Requirements of the Marketing Order Regulations for Almonds Grown in California. The proposed amendments were…
Rep. Scott: Work on 2023 Farm Bill On Track
…30, 2018, until the bill was finally passed and signed by then-President Donald Trump in December 2018. The 2018 Farm Bill is set to expire next year and work is…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the honey bees are also vulnerable to invasive pests like parasitic mites, viruses, and…
Use of Conservation Practices Increases Over Past Decade
…and science-based conservation decisions. Download the full report or a four-page summary of findings. Next Steps The report also revealed that cropping patterns have changed over the years in response…
Ag Groups and Lawmakers Continue Pushing for Right to Repair Farm Equipment
…the ag industry for the company’s stance on the right to repair equipment. A 43-page petition was recently filed with the Federal Trade Commission against Deere and Company. Organizations including…
Almond Matters: Disease Concerns After Recent Rains
…on almonds is a recipe for disease and fungal pathogens. Monilinia, primarily, and that needs to be addressed,” said Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA. “If you…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…continue to receive requests for updated data on organic farms, especially to measure growth in the production sector of the organic industry,” Chief of NASS’ Census Planning Branch, Donald Buysse…
State of Organic Produce Report Details Notable Industry Growth in 2021
…three categories make up over 50 percent of all organic fresh produce sales. So, they continue to be very, very strong,” Seeley noted. The 64-page report notes that organic produce…
Almonds and Salinity in Groundwater
…overdraft.” USDA researcher Ray Anderson discusses some other concerns involved with increased groundwater irrigation for California almond trees including higher salinity levels. Listen to the report below. Almonds and Salinity…
Supply Chain Issues Creating Cash Flow Problems for Almond Producers
…paid for the 2021 crop, providing almond producers with the operating capital requirement to continue farming. This year could be a more troubling situation unless shipments of almonds pick up…