…for almonds, and Kern County potato variety selection trial results. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Week in Review: Potential Calamity for California Citrus & Expanding Opportunities for Almonds
…various efforts to expand opportunities for almonds. Sutton Hunter with the California Canning Peach Association said after a rocky start to the season yield totals ultimately came in larger than…
Almond Update: Nominations Being Accepted for Industry Achievement Awards
…is available at almonds.com/awards. The awards will be presented during the annual gala at The Almond Conference, which will be taking place on Wednesday, December 6. Listen to Hillman’s interview…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…a lot lighter than we expected.” Initially, the outlook was uncertain due to uneven fruit distribution across trees, making it challenging to predict the yield accurately. However, as the season…
Opening More Trade Options for Almonds, Both Markets and Transport
Trade options for almonds have been moving in a positive direction recently. Retaliatory tariffs in India have been eliminated. Many of the supply chain disruptions related to COVID have largely…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…and meet. However, we will have some light refreshments and we need to be cognizant of how many people are showing up at these locations,” Hillman noted. “So, we are…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…of California Can Do,” was recently released by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. This comprehensive study, the first of its kind in almost three decades, sheds light on the labor…
Week in Review: New Fusarium Threat to Strawberries & Citrus Season Starts with A Storm
…is getting started in the Coachella and Imperial valleys. After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-15-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers India lifting the retaliatory tariffs on almonds, addressing vine mealybug with mating disruption,…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…cranberries are being lowered. The action follows the lowering of tariffs on almonds, walnuts, and other U.S. agricultural products which took effect last week. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA and…
Almond Update: Improving Grower Efficiency with Postharvest Technology
…practices. Hundal noted that optical sorters have been one of the major technological upgrades that is demonstrating significant value. “They capture real-time pictures of the almonds. We can record how…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
Shining a spotlight on innovative startups in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a…
Timing for India’s Tariff Reduction on Almonds ‘Couldn’t Be Better’
After the announcement back in June regarding a tariff reduction for U.S. almonds, Indian officials have made good on their commitment. As of September 6, the tariff rate has been…
Almond Update: Incentive Opportunities for Growers
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is making it easier for growers to access incentive opportunities. ABC Senior Specialist of Industry Communications, Taylor Hillman said they have redesigned their Almonds.com/Incentives…