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 CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March…
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…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-25-25
…details the economic impact, estimated between $100 and $300 million, and explores potential methods of rat control. The hosts also delve into water management challenges in Kern County, focusing on…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 02-24-25
…Corporate Transparency Act and its impact on small businesses, including farms and ranches. The U.S. Treasury Department has set a new deadline of March 21st for companies to file their…
Applications Open for California Agricultural Leadership Program Class 55
…state’s agriculture industry. The 17-month program is designed for growers, farmers, ranchers, horticulturalists, foresters, and other agricultural professionals looking to expand their leadership skills and impact. Since its inception, more…