…growers to optimize crop yields and ensure sustainability in agriculture. Jeffrey Shaw, BeeHero’s Director of Research, highlighted the importance of honeybees in pollination. “One in every three bites of food…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…California will receive questionnaires aimed at evaluating the year’s crop production, acreage, and yield. The survey will also assess quantities of grains and oilseeds in storage. The data collected will…
Plant Odors Offer Hope for Sustainable Agriculture
DepositPhotos image Researchers at Tokyo University of Science (TUS) have uncovered groundbreaking potential in volatile organic compounds (VOCs) for sustainable pest control and enhanced crop defense. VOCs are natural chemicals…
American Agriculture History Minute: Crop Adjustments After the Civil War
…the bottom dropped out of wheat prices, and in older fields, wheat yields grew poor. Pests like grasshoppers, cinch bugs attacked the wheat, destroying whole crops in some cases. For…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
California almonds faced market access challenges in Italy last crop year due to mold inspection concerns. To address these issues, Abhi Kulkarni of the Almond Board of California (ABC) recently…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 11-14-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. California almonds had some market access issues in Italy this last crop year around mold inspections. The Almond Board of…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
…focuses on innovative organic and climate-smart farming practices, including cover cropping and soil health management. His work has helped farmers adopt more sustainable practices, increasing resilience and reducing environmental impact….
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
…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…
Organizations Collecting Donations for Ranchers Hit by Wildfires
…damage was immense, with farmers and ranchers losing many head of cattle, stored feedstocks, fences, gates, hayfields, and crop fields. They also lost farmsteads, pastures, outbuildings, farmhouses, and equipment. “The…
Farmers’ Optimism Rose Ahead of U.S. Election, Purdue Ag Economy Barometer Shows
…The Farm Financial Performance Index rose 22 points to 90, buoyed by high crop yields and a smooth harvest. Additionally, farmland value expectations increased, with both short- and long-term indices…
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…
New Legislation Aims to Support Farmers’ Financial Needs for 2024
…Endorsed by major agricultural groups like the National Sorghum Producers, the legislation proposes economic assistance targeted for the 2024 crop year. Under the FARM Act, payment calculations would be based…
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…
Decline in California Farmland Values Raises Economic Concerns
…compounded by challenges like low crop prices, high operational costs, and increasing SGMA enforcement. These financial pressures make it difficult for farmers to secure necessary loans, pushing some to consider…