…grapefruit, limes, and Valencia oranges are nearly done. Kiwi and avocado harvests are ongoing, and berry growers along the coast are still picking raspberries, blackberries, and strawberries. Other crops including…
Voices of the Valley: Peeling Back the Farmer’s Curtain with Chelsea Ketelsen
…in their centers, or what we know as the seed or pit. These types of fruits include peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries and mangos. In this week’s episode, Western Growers’ Julia…
Almond Update: Tight Margins Call for Effective Technology in Agriculture
Joseph Jackson, a family farmer and Customer Success Director for Phytech, recently discussed the role of technology in agriculture on the Almond Journey Podcast. “Most farms and most growers that…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers was on a panel at a recent California Department of Food and Agriculture meeting highlighting some of the challenges for growers in the state….
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
…a news release. This program, which first started in the 2024 crop year, helps grape growers get compensated if their vines are seriously damaged or die due to issues like…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California winegrape growers protect against the effects of wildfire smoke. The Fire Insurance Protection- Smoke…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
Sean Yokomizo of Davis, CA-based InnerPlant demonstrates the technology during a field day at Peterson Farms Seed in Southeastern North Dakota New technology could alert growers to plant stresses weeks…
Voices of the Valley: Olive Oil Unfiltered with Vincent Ricchiuti from Enzo Olive Oil Company
…this week’s episode of Voices of the Valley, we pour over everything you wanted to know about olives and olive oil with Western Growers’ Michelle Rivera and Julia Nellis and…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…15 organizations, including six new partners. “We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them with the training and resources about risk management options and how to…
California Citrus Industry Holding Steady with Some Growth in Key Areas
…5,000 citrus growers in early 2024, asking them to update their crop and acreage information. Lemon and mandarin acreage has been growing, with lemons going from 50,000 acres in 2020-21…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 08-22-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, why grasshoppers are increasingly problematic for northern California growers. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Almond Update: Almond Conference 2024 Registration Open
…the Industry address, trade show, and opening reception in the afternoon. Wednesday will feature the main conference, grower breakfast session, and research poster sessions. “Growers and attendees can go talk…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 08-21-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, wages and inflation are taking a toll on winegrape production. Tune in for these news stories, interviews,…
RaboResearch Reports Slow Down of Global Walnut Market
…competition, and weak demand, which have pushed prices down. To cope, growers are reducing acreage, especially in less competitive and water-scarce areas, and focusing on producing better-quality walnuts to balance…