By Baloncici/DepositPhotos image Bayer CropScience has selected the U.S.-based crop protection company, GenVor, as the first recipient of its Golden Ticket Award. The program gives GenVor a full year of…
Cotton Crop Progress Details
By Kris/DepositPhotos image This year’s cotton crop nationally report progress above the five-year average in development and harvest categories, per USDA’s September 15th report. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content…
FFAR Grant to Support Carrot Research at UC Davis
…the research will be shared with major seed companies and crop breeders. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November…
Another Decline in Farm Income Expected for 2024
…even before the COVID-19 pandemic.” Lower crop receipts are a big reason for the drop, but falling production costs including feed, fuel, and fertilizer will help soften the impact. The…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
California harvest season is well underway, according to a recent crop progress report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The report shows that late-season peaches, plums, and nectarines are still…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…and so is the debt-to-asset ratio that’s falling.” He said prices that farmers are getting for many of their crops continued to fall. USDA protecting a 12% drop in crop…
California Processing Tomato Production Down from 2023
…the May forecast. USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports the expected harvested acreage as being 226,000, down 11 percent from 2023. While favorable spring conditions helped the processing tomato crop…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
…are the third most planted permanent crop in California behind tree nuts, which has “a huge impact and huge implications for California,” he said. Another concerning factor in the California…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is offering grants for the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The grants range from $100,000 to $500,000 for projects that…
Grapevine Insurance Coverage for 2025 Expanded and Enhanced
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making some changes to its grapevine insurance program for the 2025 crop year. USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) is shortening the required grafting…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the application window for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is closing soon. Tune in for these…
New Smoke Exposure Insurance Protection for California Grapes
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has introduced a new crop insurance endorsement to help California winegrape growers protect against the effects of wildfire smoke. The Fire Insurance Protection- Smoke…
New Report Released on Delta Drought Response Pilot Program
…projects across 18,450 acres, where Delta farmers tried various water conservation methods, like crop changes, reduced irrigation, and creating bird habitats by flooding fields. Key findings include that water savings…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…to help farmers manage risks. Projects range from educating small immigrant farmers, organic producers, and Native American communities, to helping farmers navigate federal crop insurance and adapt to climate challenges….