…years testing has gone from a “Z-pattern” to a “serpentine pattern,” he says, which goes row-by-row. “Sampling is a very labor-intensive process,” he said. “We’ve had samplers walk hundreds of…
Almond Matters: Good Application Coverage Critical to Effective Pest Management
…getting good control,” said Burkdoll. A common criticism of slower application speeds is the increased time it takes to complete the application, which increases the cost of labor required. Burkdoll…
Up to $65 Million to Become Available to Support Farm Employers with H-2A Workers
…are critical for addressing labor issues within the agricultural sector. The new pilot program will be tasked with addressing challenges that both laborers and employers encounter with the H-2A program….
MSOB: Biological Control Becoming More Viable with Drones
…to be more efficient with their biocontrol programs. Releasing beneficial insects can be a labor-intensive practice but a drone allows a single operator to cover hundreds of acres per day….
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 06-02-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers Napa County officials addressing the discovery of Western Grapeleaf Skeletonizer, new data on…
Organic Research Priorities for California Detailed in Latest Report
The new California Organic Research Agenda (CORA) report highlights the challenges that organic producers are facing in the state and recommended actions to address industry issues. Published by the Organic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California’s 2020 cash farm receipts down but the state remains top in the…
VofV: Verdant Robotics Pt. 2 – Turning Fieldworkers Into Data Workers
…company focuses on creating agricultural solutions – instead of just showing off shiny robots. The duo envision a future where farmers and technologists work in tandem to turn fieldworkers into…
Almond Matters: Prioritizing Coverage with Miticide Applications
…the increases in labor and time and diesel fuels at an all-time high; but going really slow really makes a difference on getting good coverage and getting good kill,” said…
VofV: Don Cameron on How Innovation and Automation Can Boost California Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. Don Cameron, Vice President and General Manager of Terranova Ranch, joins the Voices of the Valley to share his experiences with agtech start-ups looking to gain…
Experts Expect Inflation to Continue
Inflation continues to rise as the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports year-over-year inflation in March was 8.5 percent. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist Roger Cryan says we’re seeing the…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 04-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights optimism for relief coming for farm labor contractors, legislative efforts to hold China…
VofV: Working at the Digital Farm of the Future
…out more at WGA.com. Mark DeSantis, CEO of Bloomfield Robotics, makes a return visit to the podcast to discuss how agtech can improve work conditions for those employed at a…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 03-24-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show has comments from Deputy Secretary Bronaugh on challenges in the ag industry, details on…