As almond growers enter the growing season, two early-season diseases are top of mind: shot hole and scab. These fungal infections can significantly impact orchard health and yield, making early…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 03-03-25
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. In this episode of AgNet NewsHour, hosts Sabrina Halvorson and Lorrie Boyer discuss the newly introduced bipartisan Farmland Security Act…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 02-28-25
…and its implications for both employers and employees. The discussion includes viewpoints from farm workers and the overall impact of overtime regulations on agricultural operations. Additionally, they cover a new…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
DepositPhotos image A change in deadline for those eligible producers to respond to USDA’s latest sub survey associated with the Census of Agriculture. “We’re talking about floriculture, horticulture, nursery type…
CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce Survey
Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has launched…
American Agriculture History Minute: Agriculture Continues Expansion and Diversification
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. In the early 1900s, American agriculture continued to expand and diversify. The first ten years of the century, George…
Canada Stocks Avian Flu Vaccine as H5N1 Detected in U.S. Rats
DepositPhotos image For the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza in rats, heightening concerns about the virus’s potential to spread among…
Softer Sales Prevailed in Ag Machinery
Softer sales prevailed in ag machinery in 2024 and that trend is expected to continue into 2025 according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Softer Sales Prevailed in Ag Machinery…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Major Agriculture Revolution The 1870s was the first major agricultural revolution with moving from…
Almond Update: Almond Board of California Hosts Regional Pest Identification Workshops
…growers who want to refine their pest management strategies. The workshops, set to take place across four locations in California, will focus on Pest Identification (Pest ID) and windrow sampling,…
California Senate Bill Seeks to Protect Farmland from Development
…California Farmland Conservancy Program, which supports agricultural conservation and sustainable land management. If passed, SB 462 would allocate $20 million annually to fund conservation easements—agreements that compensate landowners for permanently…
CALP is accepting applications for its class 55
…$50,000 per fellow, focuses on leadership skills, communication, critical thinking, change management, and emotional intelligence. CALP is accepting applications for its class 55 Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
GrubMarket Acquired Bay City Produce
…shippers with seamless financial management, powerful sales support, online ordering, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics; GrubAssist, GrubMarket’s groundbreaking suite of agentic enterprise AI…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
Farmers face ongoing challenges in ensuring proper nutrient management for their crops. In a recent discussion, AgroLiquid agronomist Abe Isaak provided insights into phosphorus application, nitrogen management, and the role…