…layer of complexity for walnut producers. Jameson emphasized how supply chain disruptions—like port congestion, tariffs, and fluctuating exchange rates—can significantly impact marketing and service programs abroad. “On the walnut side…
Purina Podcast: Managing for Success from One Life Phase to Another
In this insightful episode of the Purina Podcast, Farm Director Pam Jahnke sits down with Dr. Tom Earleywine, Director of Nutritional Services at Purina Animal Nutrition, to explore what it…
Solar Push Sparks Water, Ethics Concerns in California
…lithium-ion batteries, which require materials like lithium and cobalt—resources often tied to intensive water use and unethical labor practices abroad. “They want to paint this warm, fuzzy picture of solar,”…
Morada Nut’s Jameson on Walnut Market Challenges
…are high-speed and highly perishable. “Walnuts are a long game,” he said. “You’re planning from September to the next September, ensuring year-round service and quality.” The Future Is Bright with…
NASS Launches U.S. Mushroom Production Survey
Nationwide Survey to Shed Light on Specialty Mushroom Sector The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has launched a new nationwide survey…
USDA Launches Support Program for Specialty Crop Growers
…of agriculture, grower organizations, and extension services to work together to ensure timely delivery of resources and to gather grower feedback for future program improvements. Ultimately, this targeted assistance program…
Water, Land, and Policy: Farmer Andrew Leimgruber Speaks Out
…Environmental Contradictions and Global Concerns Leimgruber pointed to the irony of lithium battery production, which requires immense water resources, and raised alarms about environmental groups supporting overseas food production that…
Three Sisters: America’s Oldest Crop Collaboration
…the ground, suppressing weeds and conserving moisture. Beans climbed the corn stalks while fixing nitrogen into the soil to enhance fertility. This natural symbiosis created a sustainable, nutrient-rich farming practice…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-01-25
…benefits—including high antioxidant content and natural melatonin—make it a summertime essential. And for producers, it’s a thoughtful look at how environmental conditions and rootstock selections affect yield, quality, and long-term…
George Washington Carver Transformed Southern Agriculture
…sweet potatoes. His innovations not only boosted demand but also encouraged crop diversification across the South. Even more importantly, Carver promoted crop rotation and natural fertilization, helping restore soil health…
Corn Plantings Rise, Soybeans and Cotton Fall in 2025
WASHINGTON, June 30, 2025 – The USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) released its annual Acreage Report today, showing key shifts in U.S. crop planting for 2025. Corn continues to…
CIR Agriculture Harvester Products
…of high-quality products and services is matched only by the knowledge of our dedicated sales and service staff, many of whom have been with us for 15, 20 and over…
CDFA Promotes Water Rule Compliance for California Tree Nut Growers
…the Produce Safety Rule and Outreach team engaged with industry professionals and shared a suite of educational resources. From April through May, CDFA-PSP partnered with the Western Tree Nut Association,…
Fixing Farm Labor: Manuel Cunha Calls for Urgent Immigration Reform
…hospitality, construction, and food service. “We are stronger in numbers,” Cunha said, urging policymakers to consider the overlapping workforce across multiple industries. He argues that targeting agriculture alone is shortsighted…