…the resources needed to be able to deal with issues related to those crops or those commodities. These programs are voluntarily created by producers for producers, and they receive no…
California Peach Crop Surpasses Early Season Expectations
…nut crops such as almonds and walnuts. And even if you sprayed in the peaches, there was enough to still work over and make a dent in the peach crops…
AgNet Weekly: Ag Labor Wages and the AEWR
…While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the…
Senator Tuberville Pushes for Farm Programs
…it, and Price Loss Coverage which is the PLC program, and disaster programs to help them deal with difficult crop yields, markets, and rising input costs. Farmers can’t control the…
AgNet Weekly: Rep. Kildee on Sugar Policy
…specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet…
Three Legislative Recommendations from Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance
…for the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) and IR-4 Project. The two federal programs support research to increase the resiliency of specialty crops. The bill would increase funding for the…
USDA Announces Projects to Boost Access to Green Space for Millions
…more urban trees. Studies show that trees in communities are associated with improved physical and mental health, lower average temperatures during extreme heat, increased food security, and new economic opportunities….
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…two-thirds incurred by the crop production sector. This is because some large specialty crops are more labor-intensive than most industries in the animal sector. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…soy and rapeseed oils. International palm oil prices fell moderately in August, mainly underpinned by subdued global import purchases as well as seasonally rising outputs in leading producing countries in…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…sterile insect technique developed for the Tau fruit fly. Efforts to address oriental fruit fly are currently underway in 10 counties. The pest has a significant range of crops it…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
Wind and rain from Hurricane Hilary have dealt a significant blow to the table grape industry at a critical time of the season. VP of Crops and Soils at Van…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
…primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…of 9.1%. The global market for genetically modified crops is forecasted to reach $28.03 billion by 2027, displaying a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. This growth is attributed…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and Salinas Rivers, resulted in historic flooding and levee failures. Flooding impacted nearly five percent of local farms and caused millions in damage to crops, property, and equipment. Working in…