…climb from the doldrums of late summer and early fall 2024 when the index bottomed out at a reading of 76. A sharp crop price recovery in the last several…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-12-25
…changes, but payments have been delayed. The farmers face significant losses, including infrastructure damage and lost crops, and have incurred substantial litigation costs since 2014. The discussion highlighted the impact…
Introduction of the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act
…modern history, driven in large part by increased consumer demand for specialty crops. In addition to rising food imports, the fresh food supply chain is being threatened by more extreme…
Agronomic Minute: Almond Growers Advised to Stay Vigilant Against Alternaria This Summer
Almond trees alley – Blossom Trail, Fresno California DepositPhotos image As California’s almond orchards transition from bloom to petal fall, growers are being advised to shift their focus to managing…
Deadline Extended for 2024 Census of Horticultural Specialties
…food crops. Growers are encouraged to complete the survey as soon as possible—either online at agcounts.usda.gov or by mail. The online questionnaire is designed to be user-friendly, accessible on most…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-05-25
…specialty crops. They also delve into technological advancements such as precision agriculture and retrofitting tractors, as well as the growing interest in biostimulants and sustainable practices. Additionally, the show explores…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…best timing for application is two to five weeks post-petal fall, though growers can begin at petal fall if needed.” As California approaches petal fall, growers should prioritize scouting and…
More Time for Census of Horticulture Specialties Response
…crops, sod, food crops grown under glass. That’s kind of the space that we’re really talking about,” said Lance Honing of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service talking about the focus…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…when their crops will utilize phosphorus the most. For row crops, applying phosphorus at planting helps with root development. However, for tree crops like almonds, applying phosphorus during the root…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
Ripe juicy red apples in a container. Production facilities of large warehouse – grading, packing and storage of crops. DepositPhotos image The US Apple Association reported that as of February…
American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced
Vintage International Harvester Auto Buggy By sv1ambo / Wikipedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: First Motor Truck for Agriculture Hauling Introduced…
CDFA/CAPCA Offering a Grant Program to Fund Pest Control Advisers in California
…California. The initiative aims to advance integrated pest management by having advisors track pest management practices in selected crops (lettuce, alfalfa, grapes, almonds, pistachios, or tomatoes) using the Crop Steward…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
Effective nutrient management is essential for permanent crops, especially as trees and vines emerge from dormancy and begin their growing cycle. Dylan Rogers, a sales account manager for AgroLiquid in…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 02-18-25
…Service Agency and NRCS operations. They delve into the firing of key USDA researchers investigating the effects of wildfire smoke on crops, highlighting the loss of critical ongoing research and…