…pull back the veil for the general public about the process of produce farming. “Our mission is to simple: To get more fruits and vegetables on every table,” she says….
U.S. Railway Strike Looming
…unions at the bargaining table. The BRS represents more than 6,000 members affected by the negotiations. Union President Michael Baldwin said in a statement, it was the first time he…
Developing Leadership in Agriculture from Diverse Backgrounds
…that definitely broadened my horizon as to what agriculture offers. It’s not just farm-to-table stuff, but it’s also the leadership aspect and the speaking abilities and just going out and…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 09-07-22
…approach to carbon in soils, and the fungicide efficacy table updated with strawberry center trial information. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…table U.S. farm sector financial indicators, 2015-22F, or see all data tables on farm income and wealth statistics. Note: In the text below, year-to-year changes in the major aggregate components…
VofV: Sun World CEO David Marguleas Explains the Successful Strategies Behind a New Product
…out more at WGA.com. From watermelon to stone fruit to table grapes, Sun World CEO David Marguleas has decades of experience in bringing vibrant new products to the consumer market….
Week in Review: New Water Strategy & A Good Year for Cotton So Far
…growers are making the best of it. Tomato growers dealing with branched broomrape are likely to have another mitigation strategy available to them for the next cropping season. Table grape…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-16-22
…the Westen Fertilizer Handbook 10th Edition, and the shift in table grape growing from traditional cultivars to licensed varieties. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Shift in Table Grape Growing from Traditional Cultivars to Licensed Varieties
Table grape production in California demonstrates how breeding innovations keep the industry moving forward. Senior Fresh Produce Analyst for RaboResearch, David Magaña said that growers have been shifting away from…
Week in Review: Impacts of Unseasonal Rain & Olives Take $30 Million Hit from Freeze
Unusual weather brought thunderstorms and unseasonal rain to multiple areas of California last week. Innovation will likely have a more pronounced effect on the future of ag labor as opposed…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 08-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the early season freeze that caused $30 million in damage to California olives,…
Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives
…Early Season Freeze Causes $30 Million in Damage for California Olives About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
California Producers Describe Needs During Farm Bill Listening Session
…for a more suitable program for California producers. “We really encourage them to continue to expand the crop insurance program as really the one solid risk management tool we have…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…turnrow to the table,” he said. “And in my mind a lot of times they’re also people that work in grocery stores and food banks. It could be really anybody…