…pathogen endangers strawberry crops and, consequently, the livelihoods of many growers. To address this issue, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…compounded by challenges like low crop prices, high operational costs, and increasing SGMA enforcement. These financial pressures make it difficult for farmers to secure necessary loans, pushing some to consider…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…alleviate the challenges growers face, from crop rotation to land fallowing and beyond. Roots underscores the importance of offering diverse solutions to match California’s varied agricultural regions: “Rather than just…
California Dairies, Inc. Shuts Down Los Banos Facility
…owned by nearly 300 dairy producers and accounts for 40% of California’s milk production. Known for its Challenge and Danish Creamery butter brands, CDI’s products are distributed throughout the U.S….
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…agricultural productivity. Monarchs, like other pollinators, help plants reproduce by transporting pollen from flower to flower. These efforts aid in maintaining diverse ecosystems, which are essential for agricultural crops and…
Trouble Brewing for the Winter Wheat Crop
Shutterstock image There’s trouble brewing for the winter wheat crop. Gary Crawford reports. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2024 Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants July…
Urban Ag Acreage Reporting Adjustments
DepositPhotos image The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain has…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
Sipcam Agro USA is promoting its product, Annuity, as an effective alternative to traditional compost for permanent crop growers. In a recent interview, Douglas Phelps, Director of Specialized Solutions at…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about the regenerative, permanent tree crop, pongamia, and its uses. We also talk with best…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…now in its third iteration, focused heavily on addressing labor challenges through automation in California’s specialty crop agriculture sector. According to Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers,…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
…EU and UAE as top buyers, offsetting declining Chinese imports caused by increased domestic production. The U.S. remains a major supplier, exporting 69% of its almond production, 71% of walnuts,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cooperative Extension Service Created
…enabled producers and their families to receive help in agricultural production, livestock health, home economics. It also included in that Cooperative Extension Service a charter working with young boys and…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…recognized the difficult situation for farmers, particularly due to low commodity prices and increasing production costs. “It’s unusual to have so many crops struggling at the same time,” she said…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…year at the Yolo County Fairgrounds near Sacramento, California, the event highlights solutions designed to improve efficiency and sustainability, particularly for specialty crop production. Paul Welbig, Director of Precision Technology…