…agricultural producers to plant wildflowers, cover crops, and hedgerows, promoting biodiversity and improving soil health. This approach also helps manage pests and supports the resilience of farming operations. Xerces continued…
American Agriculture History Minute: Cargill Brothers Develop Grain Storage
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppel with an American Agriculture History Minute. As grain production grew in the mid -1800s, it became evident farmers could not use all the crops they…
New Funding to Protect California Strawberries from Harmful Pathogen
…tackle a growing threat to California’s strawberry crops. With matching funds from UC Davis, the total funding for this project amounts to $299,323. California grows approximately 90% of the nation’s…
ROAR Grant Supports Research to Protect California’s Strawberry Crop
…pathogen endangers strawberry crops and, consequently, the livelihoods of many growers. To address this issue, the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) has awarded a $149,662 Rapid Outcomes from…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnicity in Early Agriculture
…horses for plowing. Germans were heavily into row crops, while Scottish and Irish farmers were more comfortable, along with growing crops, herding cattle and herding sheep. All part of American…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…agricultural productivity. Monarchs, like other pollinators, help plants reproduce by transporting pollen from flower to flower. These efforts aid in maintaining diverse ecosystems, which are essential for agricultural crops and…
La Nina Winter and Southern Ag Concerns
DepositPhotos image What could crops in the Southern tier of the U.S. face if a forecasted La Nina climate pattern develops this winter. Rod Bain reports. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…present challenges when applied to permanent crops like nut orchards and vineyards. “Compost works best when it’s incorporated into the soil to break down into humic substances,” Phelps said. However,…
Study Warns U.S.-China Trade War Could Harm Farmers and Boost Rivals
…U.S. corn exports would also fall by 84.3%, making it hard for farmers to find alternative markets. Meanwhile, Brazil and Argentina would likely fill the gap, gaining market share that…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…diverse crops, offers a fitting backdrop for the event. While much of ag robotics focuses on Midwest row crops like corn and soybeans, FIRA USA includes solutions tailored for specialty…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…recognized the difficult situation for farmers, particularly due to low commodity prices and increasing production costs. “It’s unusual to have so many crops struggling at the same time,” she said…
CDFA Seeks Applicants for Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Committee
…Department of Human Resources guidelines. This Committee plays a vital role in safeguarding the state’s citrus industry by advising on strategies to combat pests and diseases that threaten citrus crops….
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Fall Harvest barbecue that evening at Kings River Winery. The month will conclude with the 43rd annual Agribusiness Management Conference on Nov. 13, where experts will discuss agricultural trends and…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-21-24
…not always think about: damage to the Central Valley’s tree nut crops. Joining us on the phone are two University of California researchers who found just how costly that damage…