…a controlled environment also allows beekeepers to enhance the strength of individual colonies. Hopkins noted that beekeepers can experience significant losses of bees outside, which creates substantial challenges when it…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
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Problems with Insect Protein
…to policies that would destroy farming and ranching in your area; Careful reading of food labels, as insect powder may be added to anything from soup to pasta; Demand that…
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…on nutrient management. Protect topsoil and groundwater quality by devoting environmentally sensitive agricultural land to conservation benefits instead of farming. When it comes to any resolution, making them may be…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…they’ve developed a lot of very good solutions – but they all have been from a limited number of families that have been explored and looked at. There’s a lot…
AFBF: Risk Management Tools a Farm Bill Priority
…farmers’ and ranchers’ unique situations. Risk management tools like these are vital to farmers and ranchers being able to mitigate the unpredictable nature of farming. To read the report, go…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…has been recharging for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. Farming over 1,000 acres of almonds and pistachios, spanning from Kern County to…
Opportunities and Challenges of Electric Farming Equipment
…the challenges related to electric farming equipment will likely be reduced as advancements continue to be made. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
…blackberries (42%), eggs (38%), onions (24%), and broccoli (24%). Marketing practices in the certified organic farming sector showed that $2.02 billion in organic products were sold directly to retail markets,…
WRDA 2022 Now Awaits Presidential Signature
…Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt Ramsey November 4, 2025 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products November 1, 2025 Beef on Dairy Industry Report Highlights Growth and Opportunity September 8, 2025…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
Using predatory mites has historically been relegated to strictly addressing other problematic insect pests. However, a new mite species has been found to provide biological control of a fungal disease…
Climate-Smart Pilot Projects Receive Additional $325 Million Investment
…their climate-friendly products.” About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals – Matt…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
As the development of autonomous farming equipment moves forward, California could be at a disadvantage. The state has largely been a pioneer in terms of agtech development, particularly for specialty…