…and the beekeepers have done their work, then they have very low losses in these containers and a very high level of predictability.” Keeping bees in a single area with…
California Chill Report: Storm Impacts on How Trees Experience Chill
…accumulation. The impact on winter chill has less to do with overall temperatures and more to do with sun exposure. “When we have these overcast days or these stormy, cloudy…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…the past few weeks, but several areas of the state experienced temperatures in the mid-70s for multiple days in mid-February last year. Field Development Manager for Valent USA, Pat Clay…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…the next three years. The EOS Data Analytics project is the world’s first agriculture-focused satellite constellation providing the industry with high-quality data to support efficient and sustainable practices. Images obtained…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…you’re transitioning to, the transition payment goes up or down.” Farmers have a high probability of being selected for an award if they are in an over drafted basin and…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…months, higher-volume shipments indicate a continued demand for beef products.” It also shows that East Asia’s relatively stable middle class has high disposable income and is willing to absorb the…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…your growing season by using a high tunnel. Improve your soil health by utilizing no-till practices. Provide recreational opportunities and wildlife habitat by restoring wetlands. Reduce input costs by focusing…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
…ensure that our dairy industry can offer a wide range of high-quality American products to Canadian customers.” A previous decision from a USMCA Dispute Settlement Panel determined that Canada was…
California Chill Report: Dynamic Model A ‘Safer Bet’ for Measuring Chill
…assign different values to different temperatures. Jarvis-Shean explained that chill portions can better account for temperature variability. “That cold at night, it doesn’t really count if it’s then counteracted within…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-22-22
…the first time in several years, and the high incidence of red blotch is commonly associated with infected plantings. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
California Chill Report: Researchers Look at Solutions to Dormancy Issues
…two percent the second year…and we saw again that hydrogen cyanamide was effective at waking the trees up earlier than they would if we had not interfered.” The cooler temperatures…
Ag Groups to Receive More Than $200 Million to Expand U.S. Export Markets
…and the American agricultural industry are working together to expand markets for high-quality, American-made farm and food products worldwide,” FAS Administrator Daniel Whitley said in a press release. “With industry…
California Chill Report: Understanding Chill Accumulation
Growers keeping track of what winter temperatures have been doing in their orchards have a couple of different options. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor for Yolo, Solano, and Sacramento…
U. S. Needs More Veterinarians
…about 40% of graduates specialized in this area. Shortages stem from several factors, including high levels of education debt that have outpaced potential earnings, especially in the rural United States….