…contributing to USDA’s broader agricultural outlook efforts. For additional information, visit nass.usda.gov/Publications or call the Pacific Regional Field Office at 1-800-851-1127. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
…project will also involve nationwide Extension efforts, including field demonstrations and case studies. Another team, led by UF professor Laura Warner, will investigate the perceptions and challenges of adopting automation,…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
Slaves on a cotton plantation, showing how they work in the field. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. George Washington had a complicated relationship with…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…(SGMA). Scheduled for December 10-12 in Sacramento, the conference will feature a session titled “What to Do with Unplanted Lands,” led by Senior Specialist in Field Outreach and Education, Michael…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…plans. Farmers around the nation are integrating pollinator-friendly practices on their lands by planting milkweed patches in non-crop areas like field borders and roadside ditches. These small-scale habitats provide essential…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…E. coli or Listeria. In a comparative field study conducted over four years across northern and southern California, Sipcam tested Annuity against compost. The trials involved using three gallons of…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…to see robotics in action. “Watching these machines perform in the field is far more powerful than seeing slides or videos,” said Duflock. The format has evolved since the event’s…
NCBA Pushes for Tax Policy Stability as Expiration of Tax Cuts Looms
…producers a “steady, consistent goal.” “Set those goal posts at the end of the field where we know what to aim for. When you’re constantly moving the target, it’s tough…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…field in the parking lot,” said Youtsey. The practical demonstrations allow growers, startups, and industry professionals to see these technologies in action, sparking potential adoption and partnerships. California, with its…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…to 2 p.m. at the University Agricultural Laboratory. This free event for growers and industry members will feature in-field technology demonstrations and 30 vendors showcasing agricultural products and services. The…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…and engage with leaders in the field. To register, visit sustainableagexpo.org. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image Scott Downey, a professor of agricultural economics…
NCBA Releases Findings from Cattle Producer Tax Survey
…Deduction. The data also showed that a quarter of respondents spend more than $10,000 annually for tax preparation, filing, and potential audits, all expenses that only add further pressure to…