…gap? Listen as Walt Duflock, Western Growers VP of Innovation, discusses the progress on automation around harvest (helping out in the field) and automation to harvest (actual harvest robots). Walt,…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…April 4. The purpose of the survey is to get a better understanding of the overall organic industry, through gathering information on certified organic crops and various livestock commodities. “We…
Multi-Million Dollar Gift for Students from Diverse Backgrounds
…Undergraduates program, which promotes learning experiences for undergraduate students so that they’re better prepared, trained and will have exceptional knowledge and skills when they are ready to enter the agricultural…
Factors Impacting Fertilizer Prices Moving Forward
…come down by the end of 2022 due to other factors in the global market. “We could see later this year maybe fertilizer prices get a little bit better, but…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…increased biodiversity, better soil moisture management, and increased soil organic matter. By incentivizing the implementation of conservation practice of cover cropping, NRCS hopes to accelerate and expand the benefits provided…
Biden’s State of the Union Address
…their factories. So, you didn’t have people making those beams that went into buildings because they were out, the factory was closed,” President Biden said. “The panic also disrupted the…
California’s Climate Smart Agriculture
…Program, and the Alternative Manure Management to better assist farmers in being stewards of the land and to better protect the environment. The latest CDFA report outlines just how effective…
Registration Open for Almond Alliance Convention
…the 2022 Almond Alliance Convention is meant to bring the industry closer together. Members will have opportunities to share experiences, raise concerns, and interact in a way to better unify…
USDA Supports Supply Chain Enhancement with $215 Million Investment
…USDA is taking to build a more resilient supply chain and better food system and to increase competition in agricultural markets. These steps are pursuant to President Biden’s Executive Order…
MSOB: Using Biofungicides to Help Manage Resistance
…Some of those don’t fall under OMRI certified, so it’s always important to check the labels.” Limiting applications of materials encountering resistance and incorporating biofungicides with varying modes of action…
VofV: Forging Uncommon Collaborations to Solve World Hunger
…programs where residents in urban areas work hand-in-hand with farm crews to better understand their food supply as well as initiatives that allow you to be part of the environment,…
Responsibilities and Potential Rewards When Choosing to Grade Hives
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Grading beehives is an available option for growers to who want to gain the most out of their pollination season and potentially better their yields….
Hive Grading, Should you Be Doing it?
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Research shows hive grading is helping growers get better yields by having quality bees in their orchards. Ellie Symes CEO of The Bee Corp explains…
Predators that Threaten a Beekeeper’s Hive on the Farm
…to get to the honey. Skunks enjoy eating bees, and they will actually spit out the parts they aren’t interested in eating. Beekeepers will need to raise the hive a…