…Trice said that advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to have a massive impact across the agricultural sector. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
Several large-scale factors are taking their toll on the farming economy. Senior Analyst covering fruits and tree nuts for Rabo AgriFinance, David Magaña said that persistent inflation is one critical…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…for infesting most of the walnut, almond and peach orchards of California, causing extensive damages by reducing quality of fruits and nuts,” researchers say. Climate change can lead to shifts…
Can You Be Regenerative and Not Be Organic? ‘That Would Be Impossible’
…system. Regenerative has to be built within a biological system, not within a chemical system.” Peterson grows a variety of fruits in Kingsburg, including apricots, nectarines, peaches, plums, as well…
Five HLB-Positive Trees Detected in San Diego County
…align with the HLB quarantine area. The quarantine restricts the movement of host plants within or out of the area, and additional steps must be taken for transporting fruits from…
Specialty CROP Act Seeks to Bolster Ag Export Opportunities
…allowing for a classified annex to safeguard national security and economic strategy. The bill defines “specialty crop” broadly, encompassing fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticultural products. “From high…
Consider Composting for Holiday Leftovers
…vermicompost. Worms can eat most of your food scraps that you produce. Including fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds, rinsed eggshells, plain grains and bread. Avoid such foods as meat, dairy, oil,…
Generic Vs. Brand Names in Groceries
…with a sizable price discount on generic or store brand names. In contrast, most survey respondents said they weren’t willing to pay a premium for brand-name meat, fruits, or vegetables.…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…it into the top-ten in 2022, with a value of nearly $241 million. Fruits and nuts collectively made up nearly 56 percent of production value. Vegetables were more than 15…
Food Price Inflation Easing Down
…actually went down for several food categories. Fish and seafood, fats and oil such as butter, fresh vegetables, cereal and bakery products. Gary Crawford reporting for the US Department of…
Fruit Fly Quarantine Expands with Further Detections
…urban and suburban communities. Most often, travelers will inadvertently bring the pest into the state by illegally bringing in fruits and vegetables. Produce from other countries that is sent to…
Lawmakers Seek Fresh Produce Procurement Reform
…of Agriculture’s (USDA) ability to purchase U.S.-grown fresh fruits and vegetables for those in need. The bipartisan H.R. 5589 was introduced by Representative Rosa DeLauro, David Valadao, Alma Adams, and…
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 1
…organization is against terminating the agreement. The association and its members help to ensure North America’s uninterrupted access to Mexican-grown fruits and vegetables. Each week we highlight essential legislative and…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. The GusNIP Expansion Act of 2023 seeks to reduce the federal match for grants from 50 percent to 20 percent. Grants for…