Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Amazon having to pay California DPR nearly $5 million, updates to the Walnut…
Comment Period Closing Soon for Walnut Marketing Order
…of a public hearing held earlier in the year. Executive Director and CEO for the California Walnut Board and California Walnut Commission, Robert Verloop said there are five key areas…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-08-22
…expansion of the comment period for the walnut marketing order, and the optimism for the California citrus industry. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 06-06-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers changes needed to the H2A program, changes to the walnut marketing orders are…
Changes to Walnut Marketing Order Still Working Through the Process
The California Walnut Board (CWB) has remained actively working on adjustments to the Federal Marketing Order. CWB Director of Technical and Regulatory Affairs, Joshua Rahm said the industry efforts initially…
Field Day Focused on Beneficial Predators in Walnuts Happening June 16
…is available online. One of the scheduled speakers, UC Farm Advisor Amber Vinchesi-Vahl said the on-farm demo will be taking place in a walnut orchard with a focus on cover…
Some Positive News for Imidacloprid Use After Recent PREC Review
…Walnut Board & Commission, Joshua Rahm said PREC has recommended the continued registration, sale, and agricultural use of imidacloprid products. “That’s a positive recommendation for ag,” said Rahm. “In accordance…
Agronomic Minute: Mite Mitigation Approaches
Warming temperatures mean that mite mitigation programs will be put into action in almond and walnut orchards. Early efforts can be particularly valuable in preventing populations from ramping up during…
Continued Ag Export Challenges: ‘We Need a Meeting with Carriers’
…the letter include California Farm Bureau, Western Growers Association, National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council, Western United Dairies, and the California Walnut Handlers Alliance. The groups acknowledge the…
Agronomic Minute: Combatting Orchard Pests
…of the most problematic orchard pests for walnut growers include coddling moth and walnut husk fly. Coddling moth infestations can be particularly destructive and can be found by scouting for…
New Tree Nut Processing Laboratory Unveiled at Fresno State
…with equipment they would encounter in the industry. “We’ve brought in donated almond, walnut, pecan, and pistachio processing equipment and we’ve set it up in a small-scale lab to allow…
Benefits of Implementing a Cover Crop System in Tree Nuts
…series of benefits related to soil structure, bee health, and weed pressures. Crop Consultant with California Ag Solutions, Cary Crum said he has been working with a walnut grower in…
Plants and Fruit Trees at Risk of a Spotted Lanternfly Infestation
…pests. The following plants are at risk of these pests: grapevines and hop vines, apple, peach, nectarine, cherry and walnut trees. The good news for farmers is that this imported…
Week in Review: Almond Cash Flow Challenges & Opportunities for California Walnuts
Almond producers are looking at further complications related to supply chain congestion. A recent RaboResearch report provides insight on the walnut outlook over the coming years. Desert lettuce crops appear…