…or from their homeland. They planted mostly corn, but experimented with crops like oats, cotton, even tobacco. Most did not fare well in the Kansas climate. The grasshopper plague 1874…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 05-01-25
…agriculture and the economy. Additionally, specialty crop growers are receiving support through the USDA’s Marketing Assistance for Specialty Crops program, addressing challenges like rising costs, labor shortages, and trade disruptions….
Second Round of Payments Sent to Specialty Crop Farmers
…the Farm Service Agency. MASC does not apply to row crops or livestock, focusing solely on specialty crops marketed for commercial sale. The USDA says the effort supports farmers while…
Growing Edge: Almond Growers Looking Ahead
…breaks down the critical risks almond growers face heading into late April and May. From rust and Alternaria to summer annual weeds and the stealthy leaf-footed plant bug, this candid…
China Says It Won’t Be Affected by Loss of U.S. Grains, Oilseeds
…Trump’s tariffs makes purchases of US crops unviable. American grains like soybeans, corn, and sorghum can be easily substituted and the supplies on the international market are quite sufficient. Even…
California Colored Potato Crop on Schedule
Multi colored baby potatoes. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and ports…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-25-25
…across various agricultural sectors, including specialty crops, dairy, forestry and nurseries. They also discussed California’s third-largest avocado crop in a decade, with a 44% increase from the previous year. The…
CDFA to Host a Series of Quarterly Virtual Training Workshops
Courtesy of CDFA The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) will host a series of quarterly virtual training workshops on the Produce Safety Program (PSP) portal through fall 2025….
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Insurance, Conservation Techniques Revive Great Plains Agriculture
…very harsh climate with tornadoes, blizzards, drought, hailstorms, floods and grasshoppers. It made for high risks and ruined many crops and many settlers that became financially ruined and either protested…
Gains in Domestic Avocado Production
Avocados. Los Angeles produce market. Specialty Crops Market News disseminates detailed information on marketing conditions for hundreds of agricultural commodities at major domestic and international wholesale markets, production areas, and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Western Great Plains Becomes Open Cattle Range
…ranching. In the spring and fall ranchers held roundups where the cowboys would brand new calves, treat them and sort them for sale. Ranching began early in Texas gradually moving…
American Agriculture History Minute: British Attempt Restriction of Westward Expansion
…game. Very few planted crops. That’s today’s American Agriculture History Minute. I’m Mark Oppold. Thanks for reading. I’ll see you next time. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
California Avocado Industry Expecting a Bumper Harvest
…a decade-long commitment to planting new trees. This has resulted in an additional 3 million trees across 50,000 acres. Avocados rank third in gross revenue among fruit and nut crops…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
…has opened funding opportunities for the Market Access Program (MAP), Foreign Market Development Program (FMDP), Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program (TASC), and Emerging Markets Program (EMP) that will help…