…cattle. DepositPhotos image In 1906, Elias Ammons was president of the Colorado Cattle and Horse Growers Association, later served as governor of Colorado. George Ballantine was general manager of the…
USDA to Purchase $25 Million in Citrus for Food Banks
…Lester Moffitt, the purchases will ease the burden on growers by removing surplus citrus from the market while providing nutritious food to people facing food insecurity. The timing is critical,…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
DepositPhotos image The Almond Board of California has introduced a new online platform called the Almond Learning Hub, offering continuing education opportunities and resources for almond growers and industry professionals….
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…be the best salespeople,” he explained. He noted that while many salespeople believe they understand their clients, there is often a disconnect between what salespeople think and what growers actually…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
At this year’s CAPCA Conference, Cassandra Rieser, Technical Services Manager for Southern California and Arizona with UPL, introduced two promising products for growers: Shenzi and Basix. These products aim to…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
California almond growers have a new tool to fight disease this season. Axios 20SC, a newly registered fungicide, promises both effective control and environmental sustainability. According to Katie Driver, Technical…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…Nickerson, Commodity and Supply Chain Services Director for Western Growers; and Cory Lunde, VP of External Affairs for Western Growers. This episode of the Voices of the Valley podcast is…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…us to talk about the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance and the needs for Specialty Crops in the next farm bill. Some concerns include improving the economic sustainability of growers…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 10-08-24
…(GMO) corn from the US, which contradicts the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Former President Lopez Obrador’s decree, intended to protect Mexican growers, uses non-scientific barriers, breaching the agreement’s terms. The current…
Assembly Bill CA AB1042 Signed into Law
…treated seed can be lethal to small animals like songbirds. Proponents of the bill argue that better labeling will allow for informed decisions by both growers and consumers. The new…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…like AGI in pest management represents a significant step toward sustainable farming practices, helping growers respond effectively to challenges in pest control. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc….
UC ANR Releases First Manual on Olive Oil Production
DepositPhotos image California olive growers now have access to the state’s first comprehensive guide on producing high-quality olive oil. Published by University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR),…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-02-24
…growers were already struggling with high costs and low prices before the storm. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter Addresses Agricultural Consolidation in Webinar
…promoting fairness in the poultry industry, including a case against Wayne-Sanderson Farms, which resulted in a consent decree designed to enhance equitable practices for growers. Looking forward, Kanter indicated that…