…and working with a crop advisor can help farmers maintain optimal potassium levels before harvest. Smarter Nitrogen Applications Overapplication of nitrogen has been a concern, but Isaak noted that growers,…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…Mikesell stated that one Laser Weeder can replace the work of about 70 laborers, reducing costs and alleviating concerns about labor shortages, overtime pay, and housing requirements for agricultural workers….
Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…short pre-harvest intervals (PHI), residue limits, and resistance management are critical concerns. Resistance management, in particular, remains a major issue across nearly all almond orchards. Growers must rotate chemistries to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Who Was Johnny Appleseed?
…he was given an apprenticeship at a nearby orchard, and thus began his interest in growing and harvesting fruit. At the age of 18, Chapman moved from the frantic family…
Widespread Workforce Disruptions Not Observed
…California, the California Farm Bureau has not observed widespread workforce disruptions. The organization will monitor the situation closely to ensure smooth operations during the upcoming harvest season. Widespread Workforce Disruptions…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
DepositPhotos image The California avocado harvest for 2025 is projected to reach 375 million pounds, marking the largest crop since 2020. This optimism is driven by growers’ investments in tree…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another Growing corn was one thing in American agriculture…
Decline in the Citrus Harvest in the Central Valley
Mandarins plantation, trees with ripe fruits in California. Harvest Season DepositPhotos image The California Farm Bureau Federation has reported a decline in the citrus harvest in the Central Valley due…
Voices of the Valley: Connecting Community to Farms and Fields
…the origins of their food. Through interactive programs, farm tours and hands-on activities, SEEAG connects participants with local agriculture, fostering an appreciation for the farmers who grow and harvest the…
California Wine Grape harvest Review
DepositPhotos image A California Wine Grape harvest review of the state’s 2024 wine grape harvest occurred within a traditional timing window, from early August to late October, under generally favorable…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-31-24
…Lorrie talks with John Sandbakken, executive director of the National Sunflower Association, who discusses the successful 2023 sunflower harvest, noting minimal delays and high yields despite reduced acreage. He highlights…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…2026. AutoFill is designed to reduce labor costs by up to 75% and increase harvest efficiency by automating labor-intensive tasks such as de-stacking and filling lugs. AutoFill improves efficiency when harvesting…
U. S. Fresh Pear Production at the Lowest Level since 1967-68
…470,000 metric tons, the smallest harvest since the 1967-68 season. The downturn is being attributed to adverse weather taking a toll across all three major producing pear states, which include…