…helping entrepreneurs tailor proven technologies for farmers to ease weed control, harvest, and other farming tasks. Applications for the program are open now through January 8th. For more information, go…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-20-24
…hosts encourage listeners to voice their concerns to the relevant authorities to help safeguard farmland. Lorrie talks with National Sunflower Association Executive Director, John Sandbakken talks about 2024 harvest and…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…Update. Gabriele Ludwig, Director for Environmental Affairs with the Almond Board of California, discusses insights from a session on post-harvest pest control for almonds. Key highlights include integrated pest management…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…crops, valleys housing seedling nurseries and equipment were hit hard. Damages from the hurricane ranged between $40 million and $125 million, Whitehill noted, with a few growers bearing significant losses….
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-17-24
…planting seeds to reaching the final harvest. Whitehill emphasizes the challenges faced by growers, including unpredictable events like hurricanes and pests, and underscores the environmental benefits of choosing real Christmas…
U.S. Census Bureau Finds Child Supplemental Poverty Rates Lower Than Official Rates in Most States
…Child Tax Credit), necessary expenses, and variations in housing costs. The SPM also accounts for the effects of government aid programs on low-income families, painting a broader picture of economic…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…The Farm Financial Performance Index rose 22 points to 90, buoyed by high crop yields and a smooth harvest. Additionally, farmland value expectations increased, with both short- and long-term indices…
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Fall Harvest barbecue that evening at Kings River Winery. The month will conclude with the 43rd annual Agribusiness Management Conference on Nov. 13, where experts will discuss agricultural trends and…
Protect The Harvest Dissolves, Advocacy Continues with Western Justice
On Friday, October 11, Protect The Harvest’s board of directors announced the dissolution of the organization. Founded in 2011 by entrepreneur and livestock producer Forrest Lucas, the group focused on…
Agricultural Impacts Associated with Hot Dry Weather
Heat wave in summer with high temperature and lack of water. DepositPhotos image Above normal high temperatures and below normal precipitation in recent weeks has produced mixed harvest of agricultural…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…like dormancy or harvest. There’s also the ability to revisit sessions from past Almond Conferences. “If you happen to miss a session at the Almond Conference… you have access to…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…strawberries, and leafy vegetables. It offers zero-day pre-harvest intervals (PHI) and a four-hour re-entry interval (REI), making it convenient for growers who need flexibility in their spraying schedules. Overall, both…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…benefits. Axios 20SC also has a low use rate—only five fluid ounces per acre—and a 14-day pre-harvest interval (PHI), making it easier and more cost-effective for farmers to apply. Additionally,…