…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…
Spartz Anti-Checkoff Amendment Fails
…You know? Do they promote commodities or promote very wealthy jobs for … people in fancy suits? Farmers work hard for this money,” she said. “So, my amendment has two…
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…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…to as many people in need as possible. The bill would reserve 50 percent of FFP funds for the purchasing of commodities and shipping them overseas and prohibit the use…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…nut crops such as almonds and walnuts. And even if you sprayed in the peaches, there was enough to still work over and make a dent in the peach crops…
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
…asking for registration. Industry members can do so by going to almonds.com/events and they can see it on the calendar.” Listen to Hillman’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director…
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…
‘Crazy Weather’ Kicks Off California Citrus Season
…the coming weeks. The citrus season has been about three weeks behind the average, as with most other commodities. “It’s usually around mid-October to early November. It will probably be…
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…