…Service program in Florida, focusing on varieties optimized for Florida. Collaboration between Florida, California, and the University of California’s citrus breeding program will benefit California growers. The program’s location in…
US Sugar Production Strong
…America’s sugar beet growers are planting their crops, while California’s growers have started their harvest. Sugarcane producers in southern states are finishing their harvest. USDA is forecasting a near-record production…
American Farmland Trust Establishes ‘U.S. Farmed’ Label to Promote Local Ag
…farmland transfer” to younger growers, she said, which equates to about a third of all American farmland. Being the first company to adopt the seal and certification, Anheuser-Busch’s involvement in…
EPA Announces Herbicide Strategy Revisions
…growers by expanding the range of mitigation measures, especially for specialty crops. This includes introducing practices such as erosion barriers and soil carbon amendments. The agency is also considering reducing…
Almond Update: Environmental Stewardship Story of Almonds Continues to Get Better
…also helps with carbon storage. Farms that participate in the practice can capture 2.4 tons of carbon per acre. At the same time, orchard recycling can also benefit growers by…
Voices of the Valley: Megan Kavanaugh from Bio S.I. Talks About the Amazing World That Exists in the Soil
…Kavanaugh, VP of Science and Agronomy at Bio S.I., talks about the fascinating life that exists in the soil with Western Growers Jeana Cadby, Director of Climate and Sustainability, and…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 04-17-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes the increasing costs for California growers to monitor and the outlook for mandarins…
Delay in Clean Truck Check Program Rollout
…fleet owners don’t have to worry about getting their trucks smogged until at least January of 2025,” said Paul Sousa, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for Western United Dairies….
Citrus Industry Hoping to Avoid Another Bad Thrip Damage Year
…multiple applications. Colby said some growers had to spray up to four times last year to suppress the pest. Many times, when applications were finally made, it was a little…
New Prune Varieties Improve Prospects for Growers and Processors Alike
California prune growers will soon have new prune varieties in orchards as the UC Davis Prune Breeding Program announced its latest developments. The UC Yolo Gold and J2N varieties offer…
Increased Opportunities for American Cotton Exports
…growers eliminate pests, but it also enhances competitiveness for thousands of U.S. cotton growers. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…lot of the ag commodities right now. Q: I ask you every week, but once again tell us, where can we find more information? A: Growers could contact their local…
Week in Review: Improved Almond Export Opportunities & Legislation to Protect Pesticide Manufacturers
California almond growers will have some increased export opportunities in the United Kingdom. There are various legislative efforts underway in several states to provide legal protections to pesticide manufacturers. The…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 04-12-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. In today’s show, Brian German speaks with the CEO of Western United Dairies, Anja Raudabaugh, about…