With sign-up underway for USDA’s Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP), what should eligible growers know about program logistics? Rod Bain reports. Details about ECAP FPAC_ECAP FactsheetDownload Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture…
California Launches SprayDays Notification System for Pesticide Applications
…department says it will continue refining the system based on feedback. Growers and applicators can access regulatory guidance on electronic submission requirements through the DPR website. For more information or…
Tariffs on European Wine Poses Challenges
The Trump administration’s 200% tariff on European wine poses a challenge for domestic importers and distributors, highlighting the struggle of California wine growers against foreign competition. A more urgent threat…
Ninth Annual “Feeding the Economy” Report Highlights Agriculture’s Impact on U.S. Economy
…International Fresh Produce Association Meat Institute National Association of State Departments of Agriculture National Association of Wheat Growers National Corn Growers Association National Fisheries Institute National Grain and Feed Association…
Impending Ban on Chlorpyrifos for Fruit and Vegetable Growers
DepositPhotos image Fruit and vegetable growers that use chlorpyrifos have until June 30, 2025 to use it on food crops. Researchers from the University of Florida advise producers to find…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-20-25
…to protect wine grape growers from wildfire smoke damage by allocating $32.5 million annually for five years to research smoke taint and develop risk management methods. es 4,800 wineries and…
Mushroom Council Elected New Officers
The Mushroom Council, a nine-member body of domestic growers and an importer, elected new officers for 2025 and welcomed new board members. The council aims to maintain and expand mushroom…
Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded
…growers, holders, and processors of almonds, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts. The rebranding aims to expand membership and services. Western Agricultural Processors Association has Rebranded Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…He predicted five major processors remaining, with 200 growers. Turkey is the top raisin producer, followed by Iran and China. Barcarian highlighted the industry’s consolidation and the need for vertical…
Almond Update: Almond Growers Need to Report Damage
…almond bloom and more on the way, growers need to remember to report damage to local ag commissioners so that the commissioners can accurately reflect county damage for potential disaster…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…updates, weather events, the California hay sector, and a new GMO strawberry consortium. The Almond Board of California reminded growers to report crop damage to local county Ag Commissioners for…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…the diverse domestic specialty crop industry by creating a new federal investment tax credit to accelerate the deployment of innovative farming technologies for specialty crop growers, according to the Association….
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…leaf wetness levels to help growers determine optimal timing for disease management actions. For more information on disease management and the new Axios fungicide, growers can visit UPL’s website at…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…