…a national grape and wine industry survey is seeking feedback. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National…
Input Sought for National Grape and Wine Industry Survey
A nationwide project supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to benefit the grape and wine industry is seeking engagement from stakeholders. The project titled “Enhancing regional grape and wine…
2023 Grape Crush Report Shows Increase in Tonnage and Average Prices
The California Final Grape Crush Report has been released for 2023, featuring increases in tonnage and average prices. The total grape crush reached 3,899,710 tons, a 6.2 percent increase from…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 03-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show the 2023 Grape Crush Report shows increases in tonnage and average prices, and…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
California citrus farmers are finding ways to adapt to the changing landscape, as the challenges of this production year come to light. Amid the harvest of California navels, mandarins, and…
Almond Update: Upcoming Pest Management Workshops
…on March 12 at the Glenn Success Conference Center in Orland. The following day in Modesto, the March 13 workshop will take place at the Stanislaus County Harvest Hall. April…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…said one of the major drawbacks to both varieties is grape shatter. “I’m noticing that…there’s a lot of excessive shatter to both varieties prior to even getting a grape harvester…
Week in Review: Generational Opportunity for Conservation & California Grape Crush Improves
Farmers and ranchers have an opportunity to take advantage of historic funding support for conservation activities. The Final Grape Crush Report for 2023 showed a total crush of 3,728,923 tons,…
California Grape Crush Shows Modest Increase in 2023
…grape varieties, the average price saw an 11.4 percent rise compared to 2022. Red wine grapes commanded $1,346.13 per ton and white wine grapes fetching $733.33 per ton. Increases in…
Farmers Can Now Pay Farm Loans Online
…Agency (FSA) to streamline its processes, especially for producers who may have limited time during the planting or harvest seasons to visit a local FSA office; modernize and improve customer…
Water and Disease Management During Almond Bloom: Insights from BASF
…leaf blight. These diseases attack the flowers, potentially reducing the yield as flowers develop into harvestable nuts. Highlighting the significance of an integrated pest management (IPM) approach, Samler states, “An…
Almond Update: Navel Orangeworm Challenges Took a Toll in 2023
…David Haviland explained some key factors that made 2023 an abnormal year for pest pressures. One critical aspect for effective management of navel orangeworm is a timely harvest. Haviland explained…
California Chill Report: Fresno County Farmer Sees Yield Boost with Dormex
…success in his table grapes, Watson applied it to 6th leaf pistachios two years ago, mixing it at a full rate and spraying at 100 gallons per acre, covering approximately…
California Chill Report: Grower Finds Success with Dormex in Pistachios
…that the results were impressive. Initially, the plan was to make an application to 12 rows of trees. When it came time to harvest, Watson decided to have the harvester…