(CHICO, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 20) An atmospheric river extreme weather event causes the Sacramento River to flood nearby farmland in Chico, California. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools With recent storms hitting during…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
DepositPhotos image Grocery stores and gas stations serve as key indicators of inflation. While concerns about inflation have been persistent in recent years, ongoing tariff disputes with Canada, Mexico, and…
Canada Investigating Potential Dumping of U.S. Renewable Diesel Imports
DepositPhotos image The Canadian government is investigating potential dumping of U.S. renewable diesel imports, which could undercut Canadian prices, following a complaint from Canada’s only renewable diesel producer, Tidewater Renewables…
American Agriculture History Minute: Territory of Michigan Develops
…After the British were defeated in the Revolutionary War, the Treaty of Paris expanded the U.S. boundary to include all the land east of the Mississippi and south of Canada….
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
…who rely on agricultural trade. The tariffs on China and Canada, they argue, will hinder farmers’ ability to sell their products, drive up production costs, and place an added financial…
Hass Avocado Board Opens 2025 Nominations
…November 18, 2025 – New board members seated at the HAB meeting For a complete election timeline and further details, visit HassAvocadoBoard.com/nominations. About the Hass Avocado Board The Hass Avocado Board…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
…have a history of Alternaria in their orchards, they should take preventive measures even before symptoms appear.” Fungicides have traditionally been a key tool in combating Alternaria, but resistance to…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…
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
…timely fungicide applications to maintain orchard health. For additional information, growers can reach out to regional sales representatives or visit UPL’s website at uplcorp.com/us. By staying proactive and following recommended…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ferguson’s Three-Point Hitch Changes Agriculture
Image by photosergii@gmail.com/DepositPhotos I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Irishman Harry Ferguson is part of American Agriculture History. He’s credited with developing and patent the first hydraulic…
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….
New Deadline Set for Farms, to File Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN
DepositPhotos image The US Treasury Department has set a new deadline for companies, including farms, to file their Beneficial Ownership Information with FinCEN by March 21, following a court order….
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…vaccine to protect individuals at the highest risk of exposure. Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended targeted vaccinations for those handling infected animals, including laboratory workers and others…






















