The Trump administration is withholding funds from farmers participating in conservation programs, despite the White House’s assurance last week that funding to individuals would not be frozen. Contractors supporting these …
American Agriculture History Minute: Conservation to Control Flood Waters Begins
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1885, Harriet Strong made a study about the shortage of water in Nevada, including control of floodwaters and water storage. …
Role of Soil and Tissue Testing in Crop Nutrition Planning
Soil and tissue testing play a crucial role in developing an effective crop nutrition plan, helping farmers make informed decisions about fertilization and nutrient management. In a recent discussion, Abe …
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
In a recent interview, Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in California, shared insights on fertilizer budgeting and long-term crop management. As fertilizer costs continue to rise, he …
Newhouse has Prioritized Working on Specialty Crops
Representative Dan Newhouse of Washington, a member of the House Agriculture Subcommittee, has prioritized working on specialty crops. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire …
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
Fertilizer markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariff discussions. Farmers and industry experts are watching closely as potential price increases could impact critical inputs for the upcoming planting season. …
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
Plant development and studies at USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Plant Materials Centers (PMC) are a critical component of the multi-agency National Seed Strategy to ensure that private and public lands have the seed they …
American Agriculture History Minute: Beginning of Helena Agra Enterprises
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. A small chemical manufacturing company opened its doors in 1957 in West Helena, Arkansas near the Mississippi River south of Memphis. …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 01-23-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss recent developments in tariffs under …
Using 3D Technology to Help Farmers with Weed Suppression
Through a Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) partners are using 3D imagery to map cover crops and weeds with precision, helping farmers make informed decisions on how to control …
CDFA’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program Allocates Funding to New Projects
The California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Fertilizer Research and Education Program (CDFA/FREP) has allocated $1.15 million to five new projects aimed at enhancing nutrient and irrigation management for California’s …
CDPR Releases New Schedule for Pesticide Reevaluations Across California
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR) has released its updated schedule for reevaluating certain pesticides registered in the state. Under state law, CDPR must continuously review pesticides to determine …
Weed Killer Paraquat Linked Potentially to Thyroid Disease and Birth Defects
California’s pesticide regulators have linked the weed killer paraquat to potential thyroid disease and birth defects, though no direct link to Parkinson’s disease has been established. This preliminary report review …
Fertilizer Prices Mixed
As 2024 concludes, fertilizer prices are mixed, with Potash, UAN, and UAN costing more, while DAP, Urea, and MAP remain less expensive. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …