…for growers already having to contend with other significant orchard pests such as navel orangeworm. Machado is a big proponent of requesting damage reports and analyzing the data to determine…
California Chill Report: Enhancing Pistachio Yield Through Bloom Synchronization
…ago. Since then, Khezri has been involved in a multi-year project evaluating the potential of Dormex applications. The data has shown that application timing, measured in chill portions (CP), is…
California Snowpack Grows Significantly Since Beginning the New Year
…abundance of snow last winter has helped bolster water storage. The latest data from DWR shows that most of the state’s major reservoirs currently sit well above the historical average….
Average Pay Levels Decline for Ag Workers After Two Years of New Overtime Rules
…in a recent ARE Update from the University of California Giannini Foundation of Agricultural Economics. The research, based on data from the National Agricultural Workers Survey, reveals a substantial reduction…
California Chill Report: Solutions for Growers Facing Chill Shortages
…the grower’s toolbox signifies a crucial step toward addressing an age-old problem. While the research is still evolving and undergoing thorough checks for data quality, the implications are significant for…
Artificial Intelligence Holds Potential for Farmers, But Challenges Remain
…overwhelming for producers to understand which aspects of that data are valuable to their operation. The need for actionable data, information that will lead the farmer to make a change in…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
…agricultural research and extension professionals, intends to guide future research and outreach efforts. Participation is anonymous, and the collected data will be used solely to shape research questions and outreach…
USDA Seeks Public Input on Foreign Investment in U.S. Agriculture
…provide data assessing the impacts of their investments on agricultural producers and rural communities, as mandated by AFIDA. Furthermore, filers are encouraged to voluntarily provide data that identifies the geographical…
Food Insecurity in U.S. Households with Older Adults
…The data was released this month in USDA’s Household Food Security in the United States in 2022. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
H-2A Usage Continues to Grow Even with High Costs
…year 2022. Additionally, for the first time, the report includes H-2A disclosure data from all 50 states and Puerto Rico, providing insights into the distribution of certified positions across the…
Almond Update: Industry Camaraderie in Challenging Times
…noted. “As we continue to gather data you will start to see some more changes and just fresher and newer ideas and different perspectives.” Clarice Turner also took the stage…
USDA to Conduct the 2023 Census of Aquaculture
…data for statistical purposes only, and publish in aggregate form to prevent disclosing the identity of any individual producer or farm operation. NASS will release the data from the Census…
2023 Irrigation and Water Management Survey Underway
…comprehensive dataset on irrigation activities and water use in American farms, ranches, and horticultural operations. The survey, linked to the 2022 Census of Agriculture, aims to support the USDA’s promotion…
Four Out of Five Americans Plan to Have A Thanksgiving Meal
…special meal. The survey, covering 1,200 consumers, assesses food spending, consumer satisfaction, and values, as well as support for agricultural and food policies. Survey data indicated that 79 percent of…