Indian farmers working in the field for to harvesting mustard. Mustard farming in India is the fourth-largest producer of mustard oil cultivation in the world DepositPhotos image US dry fruit,…
Commodity Classic Coming Up in March
…improve farming operations, especially in light of constrained profits. A new addition this year is a pancake breakfast following a worship service, with the trade show starting at 3 PM…
ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement
…her family’s farming operation in Western New York. She begins her new position on February 18. ASTA Welcomes Danielle Cummins as Director of Membership Engagement Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Autonomous Robotics Expands in Agriculture with Farm-NG
…tailored for commercial farming operations. Dowdle emphasized that the Amiga Max supports fleet-based automation, where multiple electric-powered robots work together to complete tasks traditionally done by tractors. He noted that…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-14-25
…California. They discuss the state’s plans to revisit a decades-old ban on driverless agricultural vehicles, highlighting the potential benefits and challenges of using such technology in farming. The hosts particularly…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…prolonged exposure to chemicals. Additionally, because the Laser Weeder is not a chemical input, it can support organic farming. The labor savings are another significant benefit, according to Carbon Robotics….
Farm Leaders Call for Stronger Farm Bill, Risk Management at Senate Ag Hearing
…losing future farming opportunities. A pressing issue, Duvall stated, is the aging farming population. “What keeps me up at night is who’s going to farm in the future,” he said,…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…hole, and anthracnose while providing up to 26 days of protection. “Growers have been using existing FRAC groups for years, leading to resistance issues. Axios helps manage resistance and improve…
Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
Bee collects pollen on a white cherry flower DepositPhotos image Project Apis m., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting honeybee research, showcased its Seeds for Bees program at the recent…
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…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Colonists Learned the Hard Way About Soil Stewardship
…huge problem back then. Farming with oxen did allow colonists to farm more land, but it also increased erosion and decreased soil fertility. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…small farmers who rely on these programs. Additionally, they mention the elimination of DEI programs and its impact on underserved farming communities. Towards the end, the hosts touch on the…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
…is an EPA-designated reduced-risk pesticide, making it environmentally friendly. It also has a low use rate of five fluid ounces per acre, which adds to its convenience and ease of…
