…that there have been some crop failures in the southern hemisphere. Inclement weather during bloom also negatively affected production in France. “They look to have a fairly small crop as…
Last Chance to Register for Flight of the Honeybees Virtual Conference
…BeeWise Technologies. The event will also feature a pitch competition, with startups from around the world showcasing valuable technologies to help shape the future of crop production and honeybee populations….
Call to Action for Enhancing Water Infrastructure
…production. The group details how federal investment can help relieve some of the ongoing water challenges facing agriculture and urban areas alike. “We need your help to ensure that federal…
Build Back Better Initiative Supports Food System With $4 Billion Investment
…this initiative gains traction across the country.” The Build Back Better initiative focuses on four key areas of the food system. Efforts will strengthen food production, food processing, food distribution…
Almond Update: Growers Sought for Research to Combat Aflatoxins
…and suppress or eliminate the population of toxigenic strains. Therefore, there’s no or less chance to form aflatoxin,” Huang noted. “This product has been used by cotton and pistachio and…
Lemon Demand Growing, But Domestic Producers Face Challenges
…lemons, primarily from Argentina,” Babcock noted. “As labor costs in California increase, that’s just another cost of production that has to be covered by a good price for lemons in…
Agricultural Exports Expected to Hit a New Record in 2021
…to climb to $7 billion based on higher volumes and values of several products. Cotton exports are also projected to increase, while expectations for horticultural exports have declined from previous…
Agricultural Groups Concerned by Proposed Tax Policy
…or eliminate long-standing tax code provisions that are fundamental to the financial health of production agriculture and the businesses that supply its inputs, transport its products, and market its commodities.”…
USDA Grants for Urban Ag and Innovative Production
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing support for urban agriculture and innovative production projects. Up to $4 million in USDA grants is available from the Office of Urban…
What Research Tells Us About the Future of California’s Citrus Industry
According to the California Department of Food and Agriculture, California accounted for 52 percent of citrus production throughout the United States and 63 percent of the nation’s citrus value last…
NIFA Invests Nearly $9 Million in Plant Breeding Research
…plant breeding research projects through its Agriculture and Food Research Initiative program. NIFA director Dr. Carrie Castille said that the projects will help to advance crop production efficiency and product…
Almond Update: Off-Ground Harvesting Offers A Multitude of Benefits
Industry members are consistently working to implement methods to improve sustainability and environmental stewardship within almond production. Senior Manager of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board of California, Sebastian Saa…
New Cost Study Available for Organic Alfalfa Hay
A new cost study tool has been released looking at the costs and returns of organic alfalfa production in California. With about 900 million pounds of organic milk produced in…
Conservation Innovation Supported by Significant Investment from USDA
…Classic, CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials, and state-level CIG. Each of the components allows partners to address issues of soil health, water quality, and air quality while improving agricultural production….