…practices in almonds, and the AM for Every Vehicle Act. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…have worked hard while dealing with higher production and financing costs and a bloom with highly compromised bee flight hours. They are very thankful, however, for the abundant rain and…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…bringing issues to light. “Last year, Congressman Earl Blumenauer and I traveled to the Dominican Republic to meet with workers there. And what we saw, I would say is the…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 07-11-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA’s discrimination program, some regenerative practices beneficial in almonds, congressional subcommittees hearing the…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…undergone thinning to enhance sunlight exposure, while wine grapes have been sprayed for weed control. Stone fruit harvest is in full swing, with nectarines, plums, and peaches being picked. Field…
New Irrigation Resource for California Producers Available from NCAT
…irrigation resource was made possible through NCAT’s Soil for Water project which is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The 150-page guide features diagrams,…
India Agrees to Lift Retaliatory Tariffs on U.S. Farm Goods
…in response to the U.S. Section 232 measures that were imposed on Indian steel and aluminum imports. In the next 90 days, additional tariffs on U.S. chickpeas, lentils, almonds, walnuts,…
Almond Update: Industry Ups and Downs Highlighted in Almond Journey Podcast
…described some of his experiences in the latest episode of the Almond Journey Podcast from the Almond Board of California. As the largest huller/sheller of almonds in the world, CCAGA…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…in light of restrictions from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The farming operation is in an area that has lost a lot of its surface water supplies. In light of…
Almond Matters: Staying Ahead of Ant Populations
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., ant populations can create significant issues for growers later in the season. Once trees are shaken and almonds are on…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…markets and-or butcher shops. Of those consumers, 30 percent were heavy lamb users, and 35 percent were light lamb users. Some of the selected shops already carry lamb, while some…
Almond Update: New Guide Simplifies Mitigation Strategies for Salinity Issues
…impacts they have on almonds,” said Mae Culumber, UC Tree Nuts Crop Advisor and author of the guide. The guide explains the two types of salt stress that almond trees…
Almond Update: Changing MRLs Spur Need for More Communication
Export destinations for California almonds continue to look at changes to Maximum Residue Limits (MRLs). The issue was one of many that was highlighted at the recent MRL Workshop in…
Sites Reservoir Continues Progress with Water Board Decision
…Reservoir Project can safely and reliably serve as a key component of new infrastructure to manage California’s water in light of our changing climate.” Several factors will be considered during…