…workers in Mexico now have more opportunities and alternatives in Mexico if they want to, for example, harvest berries and live close to their families.” About the Author Brian German…
Sugar Alliance Meeting Underway
…pesticides, labor, and transportation have hit our producers in the field and at the factories they own. Our farmers are worried about their bottom line as we head into harvest,”…
Week in Review: California Producers Heard on Farm Bill Needs & Dealing with Black Fig Fly
…speed at which agricultural land is being paved over or otherwise displaced. The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. Subscribe to…
Almond Matters: Keeping Orchards Clean Now for A Successful Harvest Season Later
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent, management practices implemented now can help ensure a more successful harvest season. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-12-22
…growers are navigating water and nutrition after early season frost, and the winegrape assessment rate has been set at $1.25 for 2022 harvest. Tune in to the show for these…
Winegrape Assessment Rate Has Been Set for 2022 Harvest
The winegrape assessment rate to support continued industry research has been increased for the 2022 harvest. At a recent meeting, the Pierce’s Disease and Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (PD/GWSS) Board voted to…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Considerations at Hull Split
…pest management. However, reducing the likelihood of damage to the nuts will still be crucial for seeing a return on investment at harvest. “I see growers who are very conscientious…
VofV: Food Safety and Using Automation to Mitigate Risk
…focus on the tissue sampling process, which is between the grower and the harvest,” Rafael says of his company, which is currently focused on the leafy greens industry. In recent…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…materials out in the orchard to address pest populations and prevent issues from developing come harvest time. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd Burkdoll said that coverage is…
Coalition Seeks Targeted Action on Addressing Water Supply Shortfalls
…the housing market without a clear plan of action to address current and future water supply needs. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
General Mills Invests $3 Million to Scale Eco-Harvest by ESMC
…initial $3 million investment from General Mills includes an ESMC grant to support the launch and development of Eco-Harvest and funds to scale regional programs. Eco-Harvest is a voluntary market…
Almond Matters: Navel Orangeworm Preparation Prior to Hull Split
…limit NOW issues through harvest. Burkdoll said that DiPel can be a very effective and economical tool for growers to address NOW without disrupting beneficials. “Getting DiPel on pre-hull split…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…and is ready for harvest. It could help in cases of soil salinity, pest pressures, and even drought. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Quinoa Bacteria…
Vilsack: ‘Don’t Lose Sight of Farm Families’
…the foundations of our country’s strength: education, research, food security, safe and affordable housing, and productive lands,” he said. “These are all areas that for far too long their funding…