…3.0/Wikipedia image Agronomy is defined as the science of soil management and crop production. This week, agronomy is celebrated by Dekalb, Asgrow, and Deltapine seed brands. Deltapine brand manager Kevin…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 05-24-22
…potential non-fumigant nematicides for carrots, and potential impacts to the cotton industry from the latest DPR proposal for neonicotinoids. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
MSOB: Quiet Successes of Biological Seed Treatments
…products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return…
Week in Review: Smaller Almond Crop Forecasted & USDA Addresses Disaster Losses
…billion. During a farm visit in Illinois, President Joe Biden announced a series of actions to help support domestic crop production. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning…
AgNet News Hour: Friday, 05-20-22
…Feed Industry’s collaboration on global sustainability and the cotton outlook updates in the latest WASDE report. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Potential for Third Consecutive Year of Billion-Pound Pistachio Crop
After two straight years of strong production, California pistachio growers could be in for another significant crop this year. President of American Pistachio Growers, Richard Matoian said that largely positive…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 05-19-22
…pesticides while maintaining production and the continuing momentum for California dairy sustainability efforts. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet…
Almond Update: Lower Crop Estimate, But Almond Demand Remains Strong
The latest subjective forecast is calling for a decline in production from last year while almond demand is expected to remain strong. According to the U. S. Department of Agriculture’s…
The Future of Food Production
What does the future of food production look like? That’s today’s This Land of Ours. The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) recent whitepaper, The Future of Food Production, identifies 13…
Organic Assistance Programs Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking applications for two organic assistance programs. Certified organic producers and handlers, along with those transitioning to organic production, have two assistance opportunities…
Quinoa Bacteria Research
…and cereal, eaten as a snack food, and fermented into alcoholic beverages like beer. Colorado and Nevada currently lead U.S production of quinoa, but Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and collaborating…
MSOB: Considering Beneficial Insect Populations When Managing Mites
…growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and…
Week in Review: Strong Pistachio Shipments & Action Taken on Port Fees
…at the “Save Our Communities” meeting in Visalia. Researchers are working to learn more about potential alternative nematode control options that can be used in California carrot production. Get all…
Subjective Almond Forecast Down Four Percent from 2021
…production is 2.8 billion pounds. The number represents a four percent decline from last year. While production is projected to come down, forecasted bearing acreage for this year is a…