A new beetle for California growers to be aware of, Carpophilus truncatus, has been identified in both almond and pistachio orchards. Reports indicate that it has been a tumultuous year…
AgNet Weekly: Senator Kevin Cramer on WOTUS and the Farm Bill
…news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and…
New USDA Investment in Specialty Crop Research
…Crops Resource Directory. Torres Small said it contains a comprehensive snapshot of USDA’s resources and services for specialty crops producers and businesses. In addition, over the next several months, USDA…
A ‘Wild Ride’ for Almond Growers Dealing with Pest and Disease Challenges
…pests attacking almond crops. The situation caught many by surprise, setting the tone for a season filled with hurdles. Bloom diseases such as jacket rot and monilinia were heavy this…
AgNet Weekly: Secretary Vilsack on Rural Investments
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 11-03-23
…specialty crops to be further addressed in the Farm Bill, state funding for fairgrounds, and details on the Organic Grower Summit. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
ERP 2022 Providing More Than $3 Billion to Producers
…losses to crops, trees, bushes, and vines and will be delivered through a streamlined two-track process to reduce paperwork and encourage producer participation in risk management programs. “In our continued…
AgNet Weekly: NCBA on New Speaker Mike Johnson
…For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops,…
AgNet Weekly: Farmer in Favor of OFF Act
…and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 10-17-23
…beginning of the ag technology revolution, and the rising costs of strawberry production presenting a challenge. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Tulare Supplants Kern as Most Productive Ag County
…of more than $2.6 billion. While fruit and nut crops dropped in overall value to $4.1 billion, vegetable crops increased by just over 29 percent to more than $26.6 million….
AgNet Weekly: Tomato Suspension Agreement Pt 2
…award-winning, balanced, and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops,…
Almond Update: Pest Management in Almonds to Be Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…really write those, basically prescriptions for growers on what they need for their crops.” Listen to Hillman’s interview below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
New and Improved Crop Insurance Options for Specialty Crop and Organic Producers
…specialty crops like avocados, blueberries, cranberries, grapes, peaches, stone fruit, and table grapes. There are also plans to extend the coverage to more crops pending further review. Brian German Ag…