While the federal government provides disaster assistance programs, their current structure and implementation can often fall short of meeting the urgent needs of farmers. UCR Professor of Extension in Subtropical…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-20-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers FFA scholarships being a worthwhile investment in future ag leaders, winegrape buyers reluctant…
SWAT Act Would Fund Research on Drosophila
…of spotted wing drosophila (SWD). It would also advance research on the invasive insect that is hurting fruit growers and their crops across the country. Spotted-Wing Drosophila University of Georgia…
Almond Matters: Hot Summer Brings Pest Challenges Ahead of Hull Split
In today’s Almond Matters, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., growers are working to address pest challenges ahead of the coming hull split. Field Market Development Specialist with Valent U.S.A.,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 07-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers growers working to get in their last pest management programs before hull split,…
New Almond Board CEO Announced
…California heritage, familial ties to farming, and executive expertise to further strengthen the foundation established in 1950. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with the staff, board members, growers, handlers, and industry…
New Avocado Variety Gives Growers Additional Production Options
…in the last 20 years. Looking ahead, the breeding program will continue working to refine Luna UCR as well as researching other new potential options for growers. “We have some…
‘Great Concern’ About EPA Rules for Plant-Incorporated Protectants
…Alliance of Independent Crop Consultants, and Western Growers. The core of the issue is how PIPs developed through gene editing will be regulated. In the letter, the groups assert that…
Almond Update: 2023 Almond Production Expected to Increase
…1,880 pounds per acre, down 20 pounds from 2022 and the lowest since 2009. Almond growers faced numerous challenges during this year’s cultivation season. The almond bloom was hindered by…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…against those Dominican operations and ensure that we protect the ability for American growers to produce a high-quality product and get a fair price.” He also said sugar should be…
AB 402 Seeks Decisive Action Against Broomrape Threat
…from key entities such as the California Tomato Growers Association, California Agricultural Commissioners and Sealers Association, and the Solano County Board of Supervisors. AB 402 emphasizes the need for regulatory…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 07-06-23
…growers if Monarch butterflies are classified as endangered, the approaching deadline for USDA’s rice production program and crop conditions around the U.S. Tune in to the show for these news…
Almond Update: Proactively Working to Protect Growers with Pollinator Habitat
…challenges for growers. Chief Scientific Officer for the Almond Board of California (ABC), Josette Lewis said they have been part of the effort to demonstrate the value that growers are…
California Crop Conditions Heading into July
…Valley, cotton fields are starting to bloom, although moderate insect pressure has been reported, leading to treatment for lygus bugs. California fruit growers have also been busy. Grape vineyards have…