…for almond growers, beginning with an abundance of snow and rain which created a series of challenges. California rice farmers are celebrating a robust harvest, thanks largely to water availability,…
Nearly Double the Acreage for California Rice Farmers This Year
…harvested as of October 26. In a more average year, harvest would have been very close to finishing up before November. Johnson said estimates are for harvest to be wrapping…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-01-23
…almonds, the coming changes to using 1,3-D, the delays in rice harvest, and details on Biden’s AI executive order. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), attributed to the removal of walnut orchards during the past season. The WBA emphasizes the improved quality of the 2023 harvest, with many growers…
A Pilot to Improve Ag Workforce
…Land of Ours report. When strawberries are harvested, the pickers are paid by the box, so they run with their filled boxes to ensure they can pick as many as…
Quality Reports Detail Western Wheat Crop Conditions
…of common wheat excluding Duram at 185,000 metric tons. That number represents a notable increase from 2021, which measured 131,000 metric tons. Harvest data for hard red wheat shows a…
Pistachio Production Poised for Significant Gains in Coming Years
…Company of Sacramento, projects annual pistachio production from now through 2031. As the 2023 crop is being harvested in California, Tootelian’s projections estimate 1.36 billion pounds from 453,750 bearing acres….
Farmers Could Feel Effects of Government Shutdown
…closed because they were not able to issue new loans,” she said. “And that’s especially impactful in the midst of harvest season when farmers could really use the extra funds,…
Wheat Industry Supports the American Farmers Feed the World Act
…farmers to share our harvest and contribute to the global battle against hunger,” stated NAWG President Brent Cheyne. “We’ve observed a shift away from utilizing American commodities in food aid…
‘Crazy Weather’ Kicks Off California Citrus Season
…and over the weekend and caused actually more significant damage over there.” Harvest in the Central Valley region of District One has yet to begin but will be starting in…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…by ample global supplies from a record harvest in Brazil and the start of the harvest in the United States of America. Among other coarse grains, world prices of sorghum…
Celebrating California Wine Month
…81% of the country’s wine, and accounts for 95% of its wine exports. Sabrina’s interview with Gino DiCaro with the California Wine Institute “September harvest for wine grapes provides the…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
…mid-July, approximately two weeks behind the average schedule. However, if dry weather persists, the harvest is expected to continue well into October. As the industry enters its peak harvest period,…
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
…are grown in California are at peak harvest. The California Table Grape Commission is reporting a revised forecast of 71.9 million 19-pound boxes this year. It would be the first…