…Department of Food and Agriculture and is partnering with a grower whose field borders a canal. Researchers will be offering a field day in August for interested rice growers. While…
Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses Found on Shipment from New York
…March, marking the first time SLF egg masses have been detected in California. The California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG) issued a warning about the discovery, emphasizing the need for…
Senate Farm Bill Framework Receiving Industry Support
…of a comprehensive farm bill this year. The proposal has garnered positive responses from various agricultural organizations. Keeff Felty, President of the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG), praised Boozman’s…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 06-11-24
…herbicide options for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 05-31-24
…a conservation program for rice growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media,…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
As the hulls split open in preparation for shaking, drying and harvesting, growers should keep the threat of fire ants in mind. Protein-feeding ants have the ability to quickly damage…
Nearly $28 Million in RAPP Funding Going to California Groups
…Board is receiving $4.2 million. The largest awards for California-based groups include the California Walnut Commission at $7 million and Blue Diamond Growers/Almond Board of California at $10 million. The…
Almond Update: Opportunities for Sizable California Almond Crop
…10. Work will continue to try and address some of the market challenges that growers have been navigating in recent years. “We’re doing everything that we can at the Almond…
Industry Input Sought in Biologicals Survey
Growers and crop care professionals are being asked to participate in a biologicals survey. Extension Entomologist and Professor in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University, Surendra Dara put…
Almond Matters: Early Summer Pest Management in Orchards
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., as early summer arrives, growers are ramping up their pest management efforts. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A., Todd…
Organic Needs Assessment Highlights Need for Additional Research
…“Large-scale availability of organic seed continues to be a problem and doesn’t seem to be resolving anytime soon,” Rangarajan said, “This hurts growers because they are forced to grow seeds…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 05-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Brian German. Today’s show highlights some new tools for California rice growers this season and an update on…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 05-15-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the emergency proclamations for San Joaquin Valley tomato growers and the initial findings…
USDA Expecting a Larger California Almond Crop
…forecast for the 2024 almond crop is based on a survey of 500 almond growers from April 19 to May 5. Favorable weather conditions during the first half of the…