…reports that altogether, 1,840 acres of strawberries are looking at catastrophic damage. Losses are approaching $200 million in crop, property, and equipment damages. Farmers are being asked to report damage…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the ideal spring conditions for fruit development in vineyards, cover crops in orchards…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
…the crop cropping system in their avocados played an important role in keeping flood damage to a minimum. Courtesy: Chris Sayer “The cover crop at our Ventura ranch has really…
Disaster Assistance Bolstered with Latest FSA Announcement
…the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP). Producers previously had to submit an application for coverage within a certain timeframe to be eligible for the program. Now, a CCC-860 form…
Do You Have What It Takes to Be a PLANTERS® Brand Peanutter?
…to travel, an appetite for adventure and proficiency in nut puns is a must. A resume, cover letter and short video describing why you would make the perfect Peanutter submitted…
Potential for Continued Drought Impacts Despite Flood Emergency
…or didn’t plant, of any crop, in a drought like this. Fortunately, most farmers will have some sort of crop insurance to be able to bridge a year like this….
World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches
…help prevent natural habitats from being diminished for crop growth and maintain biodiversity. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. World’s First Agriculture-Focused Satellite Launches https://youtu.be/lSRXacd8wU8 Sabrina…
Almond Update: Production Trends Could Bring Equilibrium to The Market
…However, despite those obstacles, the almond supply has still been moving at a rate to help put demand back in balance. “The 2020-21 crop year was remarkable not only on…
How the LandFlex Incentive Program Can Assist Dairy Farmers
…Raudabaugh. “They would then be paid to transition per acre, so if they wanted to transition away from that double cropping to simply wheat or cover crop – cover cropping…
Important Ag Provisions in the Omnibus Bill
…many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The bill includes $3.7 billion in disaster funding for crop and livestock losses due to drought and other problems in 2022….
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…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…make New Year’s resolutions for conservation on the farm. Ciji Taylor, USDA Public Affairs Specialist, gives some suggestions in an online article, including: Incorporate cover crops into your operation. Extend…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
…inflation, and costs of crop inputs, etcetera, those pendulums swing and then they swing back. I think we’ve had them swing an awful long way in one direction so I…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…made possible by Marrone Bio Innovations, leading the movement to environmentally sustainable farming practices through the discovery, development and sale of innovative biological products for crop protection, crop health and…