…elevated interest rates, and competition from more affordable protein options could impact purchasing decisions. However, foodservice demand showed resilience, ending the year stronger as same-store sales and customer traffic improved….
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…(RAPP). This funding follows an initial $7 million awarded in mid-2023, bringing the total to $13 million in support of promotional and market expansion activities for California almonds. Expanding Market…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
DepositPhotos image January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…essential for disease management,” Rieser explained. UPL’s new fungicide, AXIOS™ 20 SC, is part of FRAC Group 52, a previously unavailable mode of action. It targets brown rot, scab, shot…
American Agriculture History Minute: Livestock Changes the Land
…Grazing animals required a lot of land and food, and the act of grazing itself destroyed a lot of native grasses in those early years, which were being replaced by…
Fertilizer Tariff Concerns Loom as Spring Planting Approaches
Fertilizer markets are facing uncertainty due to ongoing tariff discussions. Farmers and industry experts are watching closely as potential price increases could impact critical inputs for the upcoming planting season….
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
…by less than 1% from 2017 to 2024. A study by Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, attributes these costs to regulations like the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, equipment emissions standards,…
Vilsack Becomes New CEO of World Food Prize Foundation
…the Foundation’s impact worldwide. I look forward to forging new partnerships, helping bring to life new solutions in the fight against hunger, and championing efforts to ensure a sustainable and…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…friendly California sunshine…where avocados flourish. It’s crafted with care by dedicated local farmers who work hard to ensure every California Avocado season is worth the wait. Committed to responsible, sustainable…
NRCS Plant Materials Centers Support the National Seed Strategy
…plants and releasing them to the public and commercial growers for more than 90 years. Their conservation plants and the methods for establishing and management them form the foundation of tools…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 01-29-25
…small farmers who rely on these programs. Additionally, they mention the elimination of DEI programs and its impact on underserved farming communities. Towards the end, the hosts touch on the…
Agronomic Minute: Fungicide Resistance in Almonds
California almond growers continue to face increasing challenges with fungicide resistance, a persistent issue affecting the efficacy of disease management practices. Experts, including Katie Driver, Technical Services Manager for UPL…
Duvall Addresses Ag Labor, Other Topics at AFBF Convention
…on to keep our farms economically sustainable are expiring this year. We shouldn’t be left. You shouldn’t be left guessing from year to year whether you’re going to get hit…
Farm Bureau Names 2025 Farm Dog of the Year
…these remarkable dogs play a crucial part in supporting their farm operations,” said Jack Scott, vice president of sustainable sourcing at Nestlé Purina PetCare. “We believe pets and people are…