…Mission figs will begin harvesting in early June, followed by Brown Turkey figs in mid-July, potentially stretching into the main production period. This year’s crop size is comparable to last…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 05-12-25
…and Lorrie highlighted the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged, with Chairman Powell monitoring unemployment and inflation. They noted ongoing trade negotiations with the UK, Canada, Mexico, Japan,…
Almond Update: Role in Culinary World Extends Beyond ‘Snacking’
…available on your favorite podcast platforms and at almonds.com. For additional insights into almonds and their role in food and agriculture, visit almonds.com. Campos Brothers Farms has been in operation…
The Growing Edge: Double-Edged Sword of Central Coast Weather
…USDA-ARS / Wikimedia Commons From spinach to wine grapes, learn why early prevention—including stretch sprays with ProGibb® and strategic fungicide use can make all the difference in maintaining crop health…
AgNet News Hour Tueday, 05-06-25
…and the Department of Government Energy. This policy aims to ensure lending compliance with an executive order on government cost efficiency. Nick and Lorrie then discussed the DOGE loan review,…
Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched
…more information that may be needed with regard to the complaint. Get more information and submit claims at at www.usda.gov/lawfare. Lawfare Portal for Farmers and Ranchers Launched Sponsored Content Beef…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Mail Order Tractor Parts Business Begins
…Schmidt began a mail order tractor parts business. The company got its start in Minot, North Dakota in 1938 as a mail order supplier of tractor parts, the first retail…
Water Supply Allocations Increase for Some Central Valley Farmers
…allocations were announced on February 25 today’s increase in allocations reinforces their commitment to achieving the objectives outlined in Executive Order 14181, which seeks to maximize water supplies within the…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…the makers of Quash® Fungicide. Talk to your PCA or visit valent.com/quash. Thanks for listening to The Growing Edge, brought to you by Valent U.S.A., the makers of Quash® fungicide…
Biofuel Trade Association Praises Decision on E15 Fuel
…waiver, fulfilling an executive order, allows year-round sales of E15 to mitigate gasoline shortages. The move is expected to save consumers $20.6 billion annually, add $36.3 billion to American families’…
Voices of the Valley: The 411 on H-2A
…out more at WGA.com. Curious to know how America’s farms fill the jobs that are essential for our food supply? In this episode of Voices of the Valley, we dive…
Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority
…U.S. exports exceed predetermined tariff rate quotas, which the dairy exports don’t come close to meeting.” Rollins: Trump Pressed Trudeau on Dairy Trade, Calls Issue a Priority Although the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
American Agriculture History Minute: Homestead Act of 1862
Act of May 20, 1862 (Homestead Act), Public Law 37-64 (12 STAT 392)-page 1 The U.S. National Archives, Public domain / via Wikimedia Commons image I’m Mark Oppold with an…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-23-25
…of Fish and Wildlife has compensated ranchers $3.1 million and is considering non-lethal deterrents. The discussion also touched on the broader implications for other livestock and the financial burden on…