The International Fresh Produce Association is urging Congress to support American growers through bipartisan action to enhance food security and maintain U.S. leadership in fresh produce. Brett Erickson, Senior Vice …
High Bee Mortality Rates Potentially Affecting the 2025 Almond Crop
In West California, almond orchards are blooming, but beekeepers are alarmed by high bee mortality rates, potentially affecting the 2025 almond crop. The commercial beekeeping industry is experiencing significant hive …
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Irishman Harry Ferguson is part of American Agriculture History. He’s credited with developing and patent the first hydraulic lift with automatic …
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for growers who want to refine their pest management strategies. The workshops, …
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
GrubMarket has acquired Bay City Produce, a California-based foodservice distributor, to enhance operational synergies and leverage Grub Market’s AI technology for better financial management and sales support in the food …
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of the Wealthy Apple
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In 1860, Horace Greeley wrote in his New York Tribune newspaper, “I would not live in Minnesota because you can’t grow …
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
A new case of New World screwworm has been detected in a Mexican cow south of the U.S. border. Despite this, the USDA has confirmed that it will not impose …
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
The US Apple Association reported that as of February 1, fresh apple storage is 92.7 million bushels, a 5% decrease from the previous year but 12% above the five-year average. …
American Agriculture History Minute: Anna Baldwin Changes the Dairy Industry Forever
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Anna Baldwin is part of American agriculture history. In 1879, she patented the first milking machine that replaced hand milking. Her …
2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts
The 2024 Vegetable Production Report revealed significant shifts in crop yields and market values. Key declines included asparagus, snap peas, and sweet corn, while cantaloupes, cauliflower, and honeydew melons saw …
American Agriculture History Minute: Railroads Helped Change Colorado Agriculture
I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. After a long dry trek across what is now Nebraska and Kansas, early settlers saw little or no value when crossing …
CDFA Office of Farm to Fork Accepting Grant Applications
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork is accepting grant applications for the Farm to Community Food Hubs Program, with a deadline of April …
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
The Commodity Classic, an event for farmers to gain insights and network, is approaching in Denver, Colorado, from March 2-4. Co-chair Robert Schaffer emphasizes the importance of educational sessions to …
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), in collaboration with the California Association of Pest Control Advisers (CAPCA), is offering a grant program to fund pest control advisers in …