…Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center./USDA Image The Eurasian watermilfoil is a herbaceous aquatic plant, known to form dense mats on the surface of water bodies, such as lakes and ponds….
Week in Review: Shipping Costs and Carrier Consolidation & New Fertilizer Grant Program
…nut growers to become more receptive to implementing a cover crop system in their orchards. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be supporting domestic fertilizer production this summer through…
American Agriculture Exports to Mexico in 2021 Help Narrow Trade Gap
U.S. agriculture exports to Mexico reached record highs in 2021 in several categories. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) indicates that the value of agricultural products…
Industry Collaboration Helps End Surveillance Sampling of Leafy Greens
…needs are, we can have success in working with FDA,” said York. “FDA has their needs met as an agency to protect consumer health. And we as an industry find…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 03-16-22
…DIGICROP Conference coming up at the end of the month, and Farm Bureau now looking for entrepreneurs for its Ag Innovation Challenge. Tune in to the show for these news…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…increased periods of drought and farmers have lower margins for error, she shares the steps needed for adopting more tech on the farm to create a more productive and sustainable…
Four-Legged Pets Trained to Sniff Out Damaging, Invasive Pests
…beetle larvae at the Oregon Zoo. USDA/APHIS image They may be man’s best friend but they’re also angling to be Agriculture’s best friend. Detector Canines, trained by the USDA’s PPQ…
The Year Ahead for Equipment Manufacturers
…the impact of inflation can’t be understated. There has been an 11.7 percent year-over-year increase in the prices of farm machinery. On the construction side, inflation is a little lower,…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
The USDA program helping protect pollinators from invasive pests. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. “Plant Protection Today” highlights our latest innovations and most successful programs and activities….
Farm Bureau Leadership Program Provides Students with Soft Skills
…Farm Bureau has been running this youth leadership program since 1983. The program was originally created to mimic the California Farm Bureau Leadership Experience for adults and had initially been…
Agronomic Minute: Disease Protection in Pistachios
With bloom around the corner, pistachio growers have disease protection in mind. UPL Technical Service Manager, Emily Smith said that one of the most substantial diseases growers can encounter is…
USDA to Support Domestic Fertilizer Production with New Grant Program
…information will be made available through USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service once published in the Federal Register. Sponsored Content CIR Agriculture Harvester Products March 1, 2026 Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection…
Smart Phone App Provides Farmers Instant Access to Market Data
…courtesy of USDA/AMS USDA Market News tablet app (1) Images courtesy of USDA/AMS USDA Market News tablet app (2) Images courtesy of USDA/AMS USDA Market News tablet app (3) Images…
Week in Review: Forecasting Fertilizer Prices & Momentum Grows for Right to Repair
…get perspectives from commodity groups on Title I. Farm loan programs are being updated as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s efforts to provide more equitable services. Increasing awareness…