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 …
Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) have granted a Section 18 emergency exemption for the use of Kasumin 2L, a bactericide containing …
Autonomous Robotics Expands in Agriculture with Farm-NG
At the World Ag Expo, Farm-NG showcased its latest developments in autonomous robotics designed to enhance efficiency for farms of all sizes. Brendon Dowdle, Chief Operating Officer of Farm-NG, explained …
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
As Central Coast farmers transition from winter into early spring, managing disease, weeds, and pests remains a top priority. Todd Burkdoll, Field Market Development Specialist with Valent USA, discussed key …