…season overall. We saw strong pricing, which in my view is reflective of the premium avocados we have available during the season and the demand by our customers for them,”…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-02-22
…process, Newsom’s new water strategy coming at an opportune time, and phytophthora appearing more prevalent in SoCal citrus this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews,…
Fall Propane Supply Outlook
…a supply disruption going into the busy season. “While we’ve seen crude and natural gas raised to record prices, propane has been very steady during that same period of time….
New Food Supply Threat from Lack of Rice
…the soaring cost of food and runaway inflation. The world’s total planted area for rice has dropped by 13 percent this season because of a lack of rainfall. Traders fear…
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
…growers are making the best of it. Tomato growers dealing with branched broomrape are likely to have another mitigation strategy available to them for the next cropping season. Table grape…
Science Key Weapon in Fight Against Citrus Greening
…asiaticus (CLas) is the bacterial pathogen that causes “citrus greening disease,” one of the most destructive diseases of citrus worldwide. PPQ scientists are harnessing the power of CRISPR/Cas systems to…
Good Year So Far for California Cotton, ‘Knock on Wood’
…got a couple months to go. You can always run into problems with aphid and whitefly in the late season,” Isom noted. “You can also get crazy weather that could…
Technology to Prevent Pest Invasions
…citrus, figs, peaches, pears, plums and tomatoes. USDA/APHIS image This week we’re focusing on technology in agriculture. The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service or APHIS Plant Protection and…
New Mitigation Strategy for Broomrape is Expected for Next Cropping Year
Tomato growers dealing with branched broomrape are likely to have another mitigation strategy available to them for the next cropping season. The weed has been appearing more frequently over the…
Newsom’s New Water Strategy: ‘Bold and Comprehensive’
…convey it, and store it for dry years,” California Citrus Mutual President and CEO, Casey Creamer said in a press release. “Governor Newsom is clearly working towards a comprehensive strategy…
Inflation Reduction Act Includes $4 Billion for Drought Relief
…such as citrus and melons,” Western Growers President & CEO Dave Puglia said in a press release. “Not only does the Colorado River supply the water and power needs of…
Farming Outreach and Education Efforts Supported with $14.5 Million Investment
…funds to hire accountants or tax professionals to assist, especially for new and historically underserved producers. This new initiative offers support to producers in navigating tax season. Second, we want…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the early season freeze that caused $30 million in damage to California olives,…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…