…18, 2025. Conducted once every five years, this survey is the only comprehensive source of production and sales data for the U.S. floriculture, nursery, and specialty crop industries, including greenhouse-grown…
Agricultural Sector Responds to Tariff Implementation
…percent of America’s potash supply comes from Canada,” he noted. “It’s an irreplaceable component of modern agricultural production.” Kenneth Hartman, Jr., President of the National Corn Growers Association, pointed to…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…wet periods,” Rieser explained. “Growers should scout for signs of infection, such as small holes on leaves, fruits, and twigs for shot hole and grayish-black spots on leaves for scab….
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…with most of those surveys being filled out online at agcounts.USDA.gov. Otherwise, completed census support specialty surveys can be mailed in. Survey results are scheduled for release this coming December….
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…harbor seal, a fox, a bobcat, and a domestic cat. In response to the ongoing threat, the Public Health Agency of Canada has secured 500,000 doses of GSK’s avian influenza…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
…hoped that Canada and Mexico, the United States’ top two trading partners, could persuade the administration to delay or reconsider the tariffs, which would impact over $918 billion worth of…
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
In this episode we’re joined by Bailey Myers, the Director of Marketing at Owyhee Produce in Parma, Idaho, to talk about the extensive agritourism offerings she’s set up at her…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…County Farm Bureau March 19: Bakersfield, UC Cooperative Extension Kern County Farm and Home Advisors Office At each workshop, Lauren Fann, ABC’s pest management specialist, will provide an overview of…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…shippers with seamless financial management, powerful sales support, online ordering, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics; GrubAssist, GrubMarket’s groundbreaking suite of agentic enterprise AI…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…fatal damage. The pest can also infect wildlife and, in rare cases, humans. Despite the concerns, the USDA insists that its pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol will ensure the safe…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Face Challenges with Botrytis and Hull Rot
…bloom spray applications, but continued monitoring of weather conditions is key,” she said. She recommended scouting for signs of summer diseases, including alternaria, anthracnose, and scab, particularly in orchards with…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
…than 1,400 individuals have completed the program and gone on to become influential leaders in agriculture, business, government, and their communities. Participants will engage in leadership theory, communication, critical thinking,…
Almond Update: Almond Board Kicks Off 2025 Election Cycle
…Stewardship Work Group, and Global Market Development Committee. Committee membership applications open in June, with new appointments announced in August. Interested individuals can learn more about board elections, committees, and…