…have been steadily adopting robotic technology and artificial intelligence within the sorting process. The data that is collected can then be translated back to individual growers to optimize their production…
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…$100 spent on production expenses, almost $10 goes toward labor. Total labor expenses include contract and hired labor payments but exclude non-cash employee compensation. Generally, the animal production sector uses…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 09-12-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers California walnut production expectations, Animal Ag Alliance’s college Aggies Scholarship program, and the…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…rising production, together with a slowdown in the pace of imports by China, although import volumes remained relatively high. Skim milk powder prices fell to their lowest level since mid-2020…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
…Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van Groningen said the shortened production timeline made for long and stressful days. California’s processing tomato industry is gearing up for a strong season, with…
One Week Left to Apply for New Organic Transition Pilot Program
…up to $2 million per applicant organization. Grant terms are limited to a maximum of three years. “The process of transitioning land into organic production can be difficult,” said organic…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-08-23
…2022 contracted production, and Secretary Ross getting honored for her leadership. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour…
New Research Shows Promise for Mitigating HLB
…including increased profits for nurseries and a potentially larger and more affordable supply of citrus products for consumers. While HLB has significantly impacted citrus production, the recent breakthrough provides a…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…to the escalating demand for genetically modified (GM) crops, which possess advantageous traits like insect tolerance and herbicide tolerance. The global organic farming market is projected to expand to $287.83…
California Walnut Production Expectations Up From 2022
California’s 2023 walnut production is expected to reach 790,000 tons, marking a five percent increase compared to 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), walnut production was measured…
Increased Contracted Production Forecasted for Processing Tomato Industry
California’s processing tomato industry is gearing up for a strong season, with contracted production forecasted to reach 12.9 million tons, averaging 50.8 tons per acre. This projection represents a substantial…
Recent Storm ‘Devastating and Unprecedented’ for Table Grape Industry
…The storm system did not impact all areas of production equally. Nave emphasized that work is continuing and there will be grape supplies available for retailers and consumers. As the…
‘Most Stressful and Most Challenging’ Watermelon Season
…planted and we had no place to plant them because the fields were too wet,” Van Groningen. “Some of our production might be a result of that because some of…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…said in a press release. “These are two of the most comprehensive risk management plans available, and they are especially important to specialty crop, organic, urban, and direct-market producers.” The…