In a recent discussion on pest management challenges, Eric Morgan, VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, shed light on the evolving landscape of crop protection strategies. A…
Shifting Strategies: A Grower’s Perspective on Pest Management Challenges
In a recent discussion on pest management challenges, Eric Morgan, VP of Environmental Science and Resources at Braga Fresh, shed light on the evolving landscape of crop protection strategies. Morgan…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…to provide farmers with more options and price stability. The bill aims to shed light on market factors influencing fertilizer prices, empowering farmers to make informed decisions about their production…
Report Confirms Second Straight Year of Decline in Almond Acreage
…shed light on the findings, noting, “The latest Land IQ analysis points to a decrease in total acreage due to fewer new plantings and an increase in orchard removals.” Despite…
Positive Outlook for Walnut Industry with Price Recommendation
…reporting it to be one of the best in recent memory. In light of these positive developments, the WBA urges handlers to structure grower returns around the minimum price of…
Ag Economics Expert on Recession Expectations
…recession,” he said. “Or maybe it just means that yes, we do have this light recession, but maybe it gets pushed out a quarter. That’s definitely a possibility. And again,…
Almond Update: Almond Industry Gatherings Coming Up in October
…and meet. However, we will have some light refreshments and we need to be cognizant of how many people are showing up at these locations,” Hillman noted. “So, we are…
Agricultural Truck Drivers Detail Industry Challenges in New Report
…of California Can Do,” was recently released by the UC Berkeley Labor Center. This comprehensive study, the first of its kind in almost three decades, sheds light on the labor…
Farm Bureau Shines Innovation Spotlight on Ag
Shining a spotlight on innovative startups in ag. That’s coming up on This Land of ours. The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF), in partnership with Farm Credit, is shining a…
Healthy Watersheds, Healthy Communities Act Seeks to Bolster NRCS Program
…prioritizes projects offering multiple conservation and public benefits. In light of rising costs, the bill would double the allowable federal contribution to projects to $50 million and allow for non-USDA…
Almond Update: Organizational Lessons Learned in Years of Hardship
…when appropriate.” Another one of the organizational lessons that was learned in light of industry challenges has been the emphasis on better communication. Schmidt noted that the “just in time”…
Sugar Policy and International Trade Topics of Discussion
…bringing issues to light. “Last year, Congressman Earl Blumenauer and I traveled to the Dominican Republic to meet with workers there. And what we saw, I would say is the…
Grower Taking Initiative to Recharge Groundwater
…in light of restrictions from the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act. The farming operation is in an area that has lost a lot of its surface water supplies. In light of…
Lamb Board Building Local Relationships
…markets and-or butcher shops. Of those consumers, 30 percent were heavy lamb users, and 35 percent were light lamb users. Some of the selected shops already carry lamb, while some…