…the importance of combining products strategically. “There’s no silver bullet,” he said, explaining that different herbicides and pesticides target specific threats. Farmers who repeatedly use the same products risk seeing…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…introduced the company’s automated spraying system, which he claims is the only one of its kind that can aim before applying chemicals or fertilizers. According to Sibley, Verdant’s system uses…
Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
DepositPhotos image The Mexican government officially repealed its ban on genetically modified (GMO) corn imports from the United States on Thursday, following an arbitration ruling under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)…
AFBF Duvall Discusses Concerns Over Tariffs
DepositPhotos image American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Zippy Duvall discusses concerns over tariffs imposed by President Trump on Mexico, Canada, and China, which could increase the cost of agricultural…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…in 2022. Soybeans and corn were among the most in-demand commodities, with global buyers capitalizing on reduced costs. The lower prices allowed key trade partners, including Canada, China, and Mexico,…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…with a theme honoring the relationship between farmers, communities, and the land they steward. 37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up 2024 CA Small Farm Conference Brought to you…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
…help maintain healthy perennial crops during winter dormancy. According to Burkdoll, scale insects such as San Jose scale are a common problem in orchards. He says these pests can damage…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
Immigrant (migrant) seasonal farm (field) workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. Credit: mikeledray / Shutterstock.com Despite reports of unease among farm workers in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-04-25
…Trump on Canada, Mexico (now delayed until March), and China, and their potential impact on the agricultural sector. Featuring expert analysis from Fertilizer Market expert Josh Linville of StoneX, and…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
…Josh Linville, a fertilizer market analyst, highlighted that supply chains are already tight, and the timing of the tariff decision complicates the situation. “Unfortunately, the timing of this could not…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…streamlined and user-friendly. Growers can apply online, where consultations help select the most appropriate seed mix for their goals. LeDuc emphasized that the program is easy to join, requiring minimal…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…friendly California sunshine…where avocados flourish. It’s crafted with care by dedicated local farmers who work hard to ensure every California Avocado season is worth the wait. Committed to responsible, sustainable…
Firestone Making Farm Tires Last Longer
…and our tire engineering expertise, and we really combine those to advance our innovative tire solutions. So we have in house computer experts that virtually design models of the tires…
Census of Horticulture Being Conducted by USDA
…complementing the 2022 Census of Agriculture. The deadline for responses is February 14, with results expected on December 16, 2024, available on the USDA’s website. Click here to complete your…