The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork has awarded $750,000 in grants to seven projects to boost the purchase of fresh fruits, vegetables, and …
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has extended the response deadline for the 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties (CHS Instruction Sheet) to April 18, 2025. …
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
A change in deadline for those eligible producers to respond to USDA’s latest sub survey associated with the Census of Agriculture. “We’re talking about floriculture, horticulture, nursery type crops, sod, …
Global Okra Seeds Market Experiencing Significant Growth
The global okra seeds market is experiencing significant growth reaching $600 million by 2034. This expansion is driven by consumer interest in healthy eating, home gardening, and the versatility of …
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 …
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. …
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 U.S.A., discussed key …
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-13-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode, Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the Farm Bill, emphasizing the importance of specialty crops. They highlight …
NASS Conducting a Survey for Specialty Horticulture Crop Producers
The USDA National Agriculture Statistics Service (NASS) is conducting a survey for specialty horticulture crop producers. The survey aims to gather detailed information about the sector. The data collected will …
Upcoming Deadline for USDA’s Latest Census of Agriculture Subset Survey
Producers of specialty horticulture products have until February 14th to reply to USDA’s latest Census of Agriculture subset survey focused on their sector. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored ContentGut Health for …
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can help maintain …
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 ContentGut Health for Baby Calves: Why Prebiotics and Probiotics Matter More …
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
California lettuce growers have seen a 63.7% increase in compliance costs over seven years. Despite this, farm gate values for lettuce have risen by less than 1% from 2017 to …
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) is conducting the 2024 Census of Horticulture in California, targeting over 2,000 horticulture producers. This survey, conducted every five years, is crucial for …