…for sporulating twig lesions, a sign that scab may be present in your orchard. Higher-density plantings can make matters worse as they prevent orchard floors from drying out during the…
Down to the Wire: Ag Order 4.0 Adoption Deadline This Friday
…farm but not necessarily the inputs going into the farm,” said Norm Groot, Monterey County Farm Bureau Executive Director. “So, we’re still very concerned about that particular part of the…
Pandemic Assistance for Producers Initiative to Support Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
…institutions of higher education. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Fungicide Resistance Management Minute April 3, 2024 Fungicide Resistance Management Minute March…
Pest Management Workgroup Seeks Sustainable Alternatives to Pesticides
…this is to exhilarate that transition from higher toxicity pesticides to materials that have lower toxicity. “We’ve seen declines that are small, but incremental and measurable in the use of…
Conservation Innovation Grant Proposals Being Accepted by NRCS
…institutions of higher learning. Individuals and tribal governments and organizations are also eligible. The application form for innovation grants is available online through Grants.gov. NRCS anticipates making CIG selections by…
Water Futures Market May Not Have the Ag Solutions Proponents Suggest
…potential benefits for the agricultural community. “[Proponents’] points are made based on the change in price and the potential gain if the prices rise,” said Mike Wade, Executive Director of…
Rabobank Report: Pork Supply Chain Faces Challenges with Prop 12
…supplies would leave California in a deficit, resulting in higher prices for consumers. The overall U.S. market is expected to experience a surplus of pork that can no longer be…
Report Highlights Concerns About Food System Concentration
…issue begins in the ag input sector. A handful of companies supplying an overwhelming percentage of inputs such as agrochemicals, seeds, and farm equipment. Farm-level concentration has also been increasing…
New California Pistachio Cost Study Available from UC ANR
…material inputs and overhead involved in the establishment and production of pistachios, providing a range of analyses showing potential profits based on prices and yields. The study was co-authored by…
Ag Groups Concerned About Mexico’s Trade Actions
…imports and to undercut prices in the U.S. puts America’s farmers and ranchers at a competitive disadvantage.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored…
U.S. Dairy Groups Call for Reform of Canada’s Administration of TRQ
…been made that Canada has been directing quotas so that they prevent certain dairy products like cheese from gaining access into the market. “For too long, prices received by U.S….
Legislation Introduced to Improve Cattle Market Transparency
…don’t control the prices they are paid for their products and those raising livestock have legitimate questions about pricing,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a news…
Preliminary Grape Crush Down Nearly 14 Percent from 2019
…weathered by the industry as it works to come back into better balance. Prices also experienced a sharp decline from 2019. The Preliminary Grape Crush Report showed that the average…
Producers Encouraged to Apply for Risk and Price Loss Coverage
…important safety net for many American farmers, providing income support when there are substantial drops in crop prices or revenues. Producers can make optional election changes for 2021, but a…