…and Nick discuss the Smoke Exposure Research Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by US Senators Alex Padilla and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Mike Thompson and Doug LaMalfa. The bill aims…
American Agriculture History Minute: Michigan Becomes a Top Agricultural Producing State in Many Commodities
…cranberry beans and small red beans. And how about potatoes? They’re the nation’s leading producer of potatoes used for potato chip processing and of course grapes. They now have over…
Consuming Grapes Daily Can Improve Muscle Health
DepositPhotos image A study from Western New England University found that consuming grapes daily can improve muscle health by altering muscle gene expression, particularly in females, leading to similar metabolic…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
…vaccine to protect individuals at the highest risk of exposure. Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization has recommended targeted vaccinations for those handling infected animals, including laboratory workers and others…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…with Potassium Brix levels, which measure sugar content in crops such as wine grapes, tomatoes, and citrus, are crucial for quality and yield. Isaak advised that growers rely on both…
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
…California. The initiative aims to advance integrated pest management by having advisors track pest management practices in selected crops (lettuce, alfalfa, grapes, almonds, pistachios, or tomatoes) using the Crop Steward…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…
California Wine Grape Crush for 2024
A large storage tank full of grapes for pressing. Traditional old technique of wine making. DepositPhotos image The Preliminary California Wine Grape Crush Report for 2024, recently issued by the…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production Grows with the Railroad
Strasburg, Pennsylvania, October 2019 – Antique Steam Freight Train Puffing Smoke and Steam DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production…
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….
New Federal Order Announced by USDA
…of enhanced biosecurity measures to decrease the risk of transmission to other livestock; and importantly, inform critical efforts to protect farmworkers to help lower their risk of exposure. USDA believes…
USDA Breaks Ground on Advanced Agricultural Research Facility at UC Davis
…climate-informed decision-making.” Collaboration between ARS and UC Davis dates back to 1956, with partnerships benefiting key industries such as almonds, walnuts, rice, and grapes. Research at the ARTC will continue…
CDPR to Begin Reevaluation of Paraquat Dichloride
…dangers to farmworkers and rural communities. Seven U.S. senators signed a letter pointing out paraquat’s extreme toxicity, noting that exposure could more than double a person’s risk of developing Parkinson’s…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
Wine Glasses And Bottle With Grapes And Barrel In Vineyard DepositPhotos image The U.S. wine industry is grappling with challenges stemming from international tariffs and complex distribution laws, both of…