…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…
Trump Confirms 25% Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Proceed
DepositPhotos image Despite efforts by Canada and Mexico to strengthen border security and curb fentanyl trafficking, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that a 25% tariff on imports from both countries…
Voices of the Valley: Agritourism – From Goat Yoga to Pumpkin Patches
…farm. She’s hopeful that her agritourism events – including on-farm AirBnB stays, tours, commodity festivals and farm-to-fork dinners – can help build consumer confidence in how food gets to their…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
Coleoptera beetle eating an almond on the ground. DepositPhotos image https://www.almonds.com/tools-and-resources/grower-tools The Almond Board of California (ABC) is once again bringing back its regional field workshops, offering hands-on education for…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…assistants that empower food supply chain businesses with deep insights, intelligent analysis, and automated order processing; Orders IO, GrubMarket’s custom-branded, mobile eCommerce solution; and GrubPay, the company’s digital payments platform…