Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain; however, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. While earlier season pumpkins seem to…
Recent Rain System Could Be Problematic for Raisin Grapes
Many growers were thankful that California received some much-needed rain. However, the early-season storm system that came through could create issues for raisin grapes. Technical Viticulturist for Sun-Maid Growers, Steve…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-20-22
…may have set 2022 up as a good year for watermelons and the importance of staying vigilant during election season. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-19-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the importance of researching candidates and legislation as election season nears, farm bill…
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
The grapefruit marketing order is back in effect for the upcoming season. Juice content maturity requirements will once again be enforced on imported grapefruit. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
Railroad unions will now be holding a ratification vote for the agreement, which should keep rail services running. The 2022 Citrus Acreage Report has been released by the California Department…
FDA Conducting Targeted Sampling of Leafy Greens in Salinas Valley
…intends to collect approximately 240 samples during the fall 2022 harvest season. Samples will be collected from farms and ranches that have been identified as being potentially associated with foodborne…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-16-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers safety concerns during harvest time, the heatwave causing problems for later-season pumpkins, and…
Heatwave Causes Concern for Later Season Pumpkins
VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen said there is a bit of concern for their later season pumpkins. While earlier season pumpkins…
Latest Citrus Acreage Report Shows Largely Similar Numbers to 2020
The 2022 Citrus Acreage Report has been released by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). Information presented in the report is comprised of survey data from California citrus…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-14-22
…Progress and Conditions Report, and addressing the Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing virus discovery in Tulare. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-13-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers details of the 2022 California Citrus Acreage Report. Solano County GWSS eradication update…
Week in Review: Good Year for Avocados & Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High
The 2022 California avocado season is wrapping up, with nearly 263 million pounds shipped through the middle of August. USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts inflation-adjusted U.S. net cash farm income…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
After a frustrating 2021, it appears that watermelon producers are having a successful season this year. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen…