…by the lower than expected winegrape crush, and a harsh reality of labor shortage in the ag sector. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
Surprisingly Low Winegrape Crush Numbers for 2022
…had Labor Day week in September really affected the crop more than we had imagined,” Bitter noted. While the winegrape crush was below average, the overall price per ton for…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
Dried-on-the-vine raisin varieties offer significant potential for the industry. The varieties can eliminate some of the labor required in raisin production. Ranch manager for Marthedal Enterprises, Austin Hubbell said they…
Emergency Conservation Assistance Available to Address California Storm Damage
…to 75 percent of the cost of restoration. Certain socially disadvantaged and beginning farmers and ranchers could receive up to 90 percent of costs. Alameda, Colusa, Contra Costa, El Dorado,…
New Ways to Track COVID in Animals
…requires sending samples to certified laboratories and can take a week or more to provide answers. This may be too long to prevent early spread of infection. Listen to Sabrina…
VofV: Stuart Woolf Talks Agtech from Apple Computers to Almonds
…to see the big picture and how it relates to success over time means a focus on innovation. Of the topics that are on his radar ─ water, labor shortages…
House Agriculture Committee Announces Subcommittee Chairs
…and commitments, proposed frameworks, agricultural export programs, and U.S. food aid initiatives; The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and oversight including, but not limited to: cost, eligibility, workforce participation, quality…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 02-06-23
…storm damage and how producers are responding to Ag Order 4.0. The latest episodes of the Agronomic Minute and Ag Labor Insights are also featured, as well as a report…
SHIP IT Act Seeks to Address Trucking Supply Chain Challenges
…Jim Costa introduced the legislation earlier in the week. The SHIP IT Act seeks to support the trucking industry by incentivizing the recruitment of new truck drivers and providing more…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-25-23
…year for avocados in 2022 for SoCal growers and addressing high labor cost for produce growers. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
VofV: Seana Day on How Farmers Can Use Technology to Make Financially Sound Decisions
…willing to assume as just a cost of doing business,” Day shares. Day also speaks about the growing need for a workforce trained in the unique environment of an agricultural…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has also been updated. The program now allows participation from producers that lease state and federal lands. Up to 25 percent of the cost for all…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…Brandon Hopkins said that somewhere between 25 and 30 percent of bees deployed in California almond orchards are stored indoors in winter months. There is a cost saving for beekeepers,…
Sites Reservoir Receives More Funding as California Experiences Substantial Rainstorms
…Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act. The entire project is estimated to cost about $5.2 billion. The funding announcement comes as California experiences a series of significant storm systems. Flooding…