…The low tillage, cover cropping plan they adopted reduced that number to about nine. “The goal was instead of the extensive tractor-based tillage operations, we would let the roots be…
Mango Industry Seeing Unprecedented Growth
…to initiate key marketing strategies to drive sales for this superfruit heading into June’s National Mango Month and National Mango Day on July 22. Traditionally, June and July are peak…
Report Shows Organic Food Sales Hit a New Milestone in 2022
…increased by more than 95 percent as a whole. Organic food sales totaled $61.7 billion in 2022. It marks the first time that sales surpassed $60 billion. Comparatively, sales of…
More Elected Officials Concerned About Lack of AM Radio in New Cars
…in the letter. “Given the growth in electric vehicle sales, it’s vital that FEMA makes clear the impact that no AM radios will have on public safety.” From the National…
Inflation Impacting Organic Fresh Produce Sales
Inflation is having an impact on another industry. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Inflation continued to impact organic fresh produce sales in the first quarter of 2023….
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
…with a tour of the Central California Almond Growers Association in Kerman. Participants toured the facility and learned about the modern features of almond processing. Field Sales Representative for Bayer…
Optimism in the Ag Equipment Market
…do business, both within the United States and abroad. An AEM news release says in tracking the sales and global data, the ag equipment market is in a good position…
U.S. Potato Exports Hit $2.1 Billion in 2022
It was a big year for potatoes. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Potato exports reached a record $2.1 billion in sales in 2022. Compared to 2021, volume…
Ford Keeping AM Radios in Commercial Vehicles
…continue to have AM radios. A Ford Authority report says, “This group of vehicles will likely consist of vehicles that count toward Ford Pro sales – the automaker’s commercial-focused division.”…
Application Tips to Protect Your Operation from Fire Ants
…hand, by motorized equipment, or aerial equipment. To learn more about Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait and to find a list of regional sales representatives near you, visit CentralAntControl.com or call 800.347.8272….
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 03-17-23
…a mandatory tractor rule, and a shift in leaffooted bug species impacting almonds and pistachios. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to…
Budget Constraints Threaten Important Ag Incentive Programs
…Reductions (FARMER) program. “That’s the program by which we replace tractors and harvesters throughout the state but certainly and more importantly here in the San Joaquin Valley where we have…
California Pistachios Have Economic Impact of More Than $6.4 Billion
…increase “created additional grower and processor spending of more than $513.8 million on these bearing acres.” California pistachios also generated $98.8 million in sales taxes and $81.3 million in property…
First 2023 House Agriculture Committee Hearing Focuses on Challenges
…Corey Rosenbusch, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, VA Michael Twining, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Willard Agri-Service, Worton, MD Mike Brown, President, National Chicken Council,…