Efforts to mitigate the spread of pests and diseases within tomato production include developing better strategies for equipment sanitation. While harvesters present the biggest risk, other pieces of equipment are…
Ensuring Future Success Through Supporting Ag Education
…entities, such as Farm Credit, are often vital in the progression of agriculture education innovations. “Part of Farm Credit’s mission is to not only provide credit and services to farmers…
Pollinator Habitat Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
…support pollinator health and habitat within agricultural production. Applicants can seek up to $2 million in grant funding to facilitate efforts alongside farmers and ranchers. The program supports efforts such…
Week in Review: Good Year for Avocados & Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High
The 2022 California avocado season is wrapping up, with nearly 263 million pounds shipped through the middle of August. USDA’s Economic Research Service forecasts inflation-adjusted U.S. net cash farm income…
2022 Census of Agriculture Set to Open in the Coming Weeks
…and production practices are all highlighted in the census. Information is collected from farming operations of all sizes. Both rural and urban producers are involved in the process. Data is…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 09-09-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today we hear about California’s avocado crop and child labor laws on the farm. Tune in…
‘Pretty Good Season Overall’ for Watermelon Producers
…pretty good season overall,” said Van Groningen. “This is actually one of the years where the price and market demand and everything has been good. Also, the quality, production, and…
Almond Update: New Grant Program to Promote Conservation Practices
…the farm, develop the plan, and then see if it’s a good fit,” Roseman explained. “There’s no commitment once you have the plan for actually following through and making these…
Industry Needs Will Guide UC Organic Agriculture Institute Efforts
…organic produce has pushed the development of increased technical support for organic production. At the same time, consumer interest in the environmental impacts of farming is prompting more conventional growers…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…awarded projects are for expanding overall processing capacity. A project in Garden Grove, California seeks to add equipment and make facility upgrades to increase production. A small processing plant in…
USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022
…$437.3 billion. USDA Says Farm Profits to Reach Near-Record High in 2022 2022 Farm Sector Income Forecast Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast to increase by…
Specialty Crop Priorities for 2023 Farm Bill
Comprised of more than 200 specialty crop organizations, the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) has highlighted areas of importance for the next farm bill. The alliance representing producers of…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-05-22
…of organic production is pushing the need for more grower resources and the federal milk order is worth about an extra $1/cwt for California producers. Tune in to the show…
New Children’s Book on the Life of Norman Borlaug
…AgNet News Hour. She was recently named the 2024 Farm Broadcaster of the Year by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting and serves as a Council Member on the World…