…like clementines that debut in November. Crop Forecast and Industry Outlook Despite an initially large crop, sizing fell short in some citrus varieties. As the season progresses, Kings River expects…
Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond
…your crop protection strategy. Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…message is clear: the USDA is putting farmers first. She covers a lot of ground, from slashing red tape and expanding global trade to confronting Prop 12, managing labor issues,…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
June marks the beginning of California Avocado Month—a celebration of one of the state’s most iconic and in-demand crops. Backed by a powerful marketing campaign led by the California Avocado…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…and vegetables. Its presence threatens not only crop yield and quality but also the economic stability of farming operations and produce distribution. The quarantine removal signals that the infestation has…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…three or four seeds into each hill. This simple yet methodical approach ensured uniformity and maximized crop spacing with the tools available at the time. By the late 1880s, agricultural…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…farming insights distilled from nearly two decades of research Decades of Research, Tangible Results Saa highlighted several impactful examples of how Almond Board-funded research has already reshaped the industry. “Cover…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…that provide a vital safety net.” Filing a crop acreage report ensures eligibility for essential assistance programs, including: Disaster assistance Conservation programs Crop insurance According to the FSA, a crop…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…from destructive pests and diseases. The assessment—set at $1.25 per $1,000 of crop value based on the previous three years—funds essential research focused on vineyard health and sustainability. To pass,…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…far-reaching implications for crop management, weed control practices, and the future of chemical regulation. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…
California Table Grape Season Begins with Optimism and Strong Quality
A Promising Outlook for 2025’s Table Grape Crop In a recent update from AgNet West, Nick Papagni—known as “The Ag Meter”—spoke with Ian LeMay, President and CEO of the California…
Pistachios Surge in Global Popularity as Market Outlook Strengthens
…in the plant-based food movement. A Promising Harvest Ahead As Kreps concluded, expectations are high for a substantial 2025 pistachio crop. Growers are optimistic that the combination of strong market…