…normally, that means lower prices for producers. That means less production. And because of the important role Ukraine plays in world markets, I think that means continued tight supplies,” he…
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…reports on legislative issues and hosts The AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
…production in California demonstrates how breeding innovations keep the industry moving forward. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Almond Update: Registration Open for the 2022 Almond Conference
…be a general session and a breakfast again focused toward growers. This will be more from our production research team but really have a focus on managing costs.” The Almond…
Using DNA Technology to Manage Wildlife
…AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World…
Shift in Table Grape Growing from Traditional Cultivars to Licensed Varieties
Table grape production in California demonstrates how breeding innovations keep the industry moving forward. Senior Fresh Produce Analyst for RaboResearch, David Magaña said that growers have been shifting away from…
Inflation Hitting Farm Families
…News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World Agriculture…
Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
…to immigration reform, as migration patterns continue to shift. California olive oil production has taken a significant hit as a result of the devastating freeze back in February. More than…
Research Efforts to Provide Better Picture of Watergrass Issues in Rice
Research efforts are beginning to provide a better picture of watergrass issues in rice fields. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer, and Sacramento Counties Whitney Brim-Deforest conducted a survey…
MSOB: Using Parasitoid Wasps to Combat Spotted Wing Drosophila
…devastating pest for several crops including strawberries, cherries, grapes, and peaches. Walton noted that even with certain management techniques, growers can still be looking at a farmgate value loss of…
Organic Livestock Standards Proposal Praised by Industry Groups
…relates to the Organic Foods Production Act and the authority for regulating animal welfare. The Trump Administration had previously asserted that it did not have the requisite authority for regulating…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making significant investments in two farming outreach and education efforts. As part of the investment, USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is funding a…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…Houlding said that production is expected to drop to 1.8 million gallons. Production was three million gallons for the last harvest year. Houlding said there is some hope for the…
Rice Field Day Coming Up August 31 in Biggs
…taking place at the Rice Experiment Station in Biggs, California. Rice Farm Advisor for Sutter, Yuba, Placer and Sacramento Counties, Whitney Brim-Deforest said there will be two main tours again…