…future. Despite the damage, the influx of rainwater will ultimately benefit the 31,852 acres of California strawberries. “The rain washes the soil and improves plant health,” said Tomlinson. “As soon…
California Chill Report: Increased Moisture Helping Winter Fog Events
…the soil,” Jarvis-Shean noted. “So, it has seemed like a foggier winter to me than what we’ve gotten in recent years. It feels more like the foggy winters of my…
Rural Job Growth Shifting to High-Skill Workers
…the past two decades were health care and social assistance; professional, scientific, and technical services; educational services; and finance and insurance. The growth of these industries represented a shift in…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
…Sayer explained. “Of course, that means that’s all water that went into the ground, into the soil, to feed our trees later in spring rather than running off down the…
Almond Update: Cold Storage for Bees Becoming More Popular
…as well as other benefits to bee health and colony stability. “Indoor storage allows the beekeepers to have full control over the temperature and climate and that stable temperature, the…
Farm Bureau Names 2023 Farm Dog of the Year
…The company has been helping dogs and cats live longer, healthier lives through scientifically based nutritional innovations for more than 90 years. “Purina is proud to once again support the…
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…from Dragonfly’s EOS SAT-1 will deliver information for harvest monitoring, application mapping, seasonal planning and assessments that analyze information such as soil moisture, yield prediction and biomass levels. The data…
American Lamb Producers Looking Ahead to 2023 Trends
…products and businesses to talk to customers about their sustainability efforts. Other important topics in the report include health and wellness, convenience, and technology. The ALB is closely watching these…
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
…infections. Responding to the crisis, American health regulators relaxed import policies, and President Biden invoked the Cold War-era Defense Production Act to rebuild lagging supplies. Congress made the tariff waivers…
Problems with Insect Protein
Can insects really be the main source of animal protein in a healthy diet? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The use of insect protein is becoming more…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…for the citrus industry. Included in the legislation is continued funding for the Citrus Health Response Program. The federal funding supporting the new citrus breeding program in Parlier will be…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 12-30-22
…red blotch in vineyards and the educational opportunities at the California Plant and Soil Health Conference. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
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…