At a recent Senate Agriculture Committee hearing titled Perspectives from the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy, Part 1, agricultural leaders Zippy Duvall, President of the American…
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…factors, including performance, tank compatibility, and application flexibility. They also consider whether a product is curative or preventative, systemic or contact-based, and whether it covers bloom or summertime diseases. Additionally,…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Canal Commission Established
…the U.S. government stood in the way, refusing to sell the land that was needed and the Commission was dissolved. Well, two years later, again, a new Canal Commission was…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
…information on these approaches and the best fit for specific orchards, growers can visit valent.com or contact a local Valent representative. Listen to the full interview with Burkdoll below. Valent…
NASDA Sets Federal Policy Priorities for 2025
…emphasized the importance of these areas, stating they are essential for supporting farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. He also highlighted the role of state agricultural departments in driving meaningful policy…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…a new solution. Common early-season almond diseases include anthracnose, bacterial spot, brown rot, jacket rot, leaf blight, scab, and shot hole. “Being proactive and knowing what products work best is…
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…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack speaks from the podium at the World Food Prize Foundation’s annual symposium. Wikimedia Commons image The World Food Prize Foundation has announced…
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…
Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California Almonds at Super Bowl Radio Row
…has gotten just more and more comfortable. You can tell almonds are now a part of his life.” You can learn more at https://www.almonds.com/own-your-prime. Almond Update: Coach Prime Representing California…
San Joaquin Valley Olive Oil Competition Now Accepting Entries
DepositPhotos image The 10th annual San Joaquin Valley olive oil competition is now accepting entries from California commercial producers for both extra virgin and flavored olive oils, made from their…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…in Northern California, emphasize the importance of rotation and responsible stewardship to combat resistance. California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…comes to the agricultural workforce. “Your American Farm Bureau team is pressing House and Senate leaders to understand the urgency of ag labor reform. And we’ve hosted fly ins to…