…projects across 18,450 acres, where Delta farmers tried various water conservation methods, like crop changes, reduced irrigation, and creating bird habitats by flooding fields. Key findings include that water savings…
Nearly $4.1 Million Invested in Risk Management Education for Farmers
…to help farmers manage risks. Projects range from educating small immigrant farmers, organic producers, and Native American communities, to helping farmers navigate federal crop insurance and adapt to climate challenges….
California Citrus Industry Holding Steady with Some Growth in Key Areas
…5,000 citrus growers in early 2024, asking them to update their crop and acreage information. Lemon and mandarin acreage has been growing, with lemons going from 50,000 acres in 2020-21…
Livestock Producers to Expand Conservation Efforts with NRCS Investment
…owned grazing lands cover nearly one-third of the American landscape,” NRCS Chief Terry Cosby said in a press release. “Through these selected projects and cooperative agreements, NRCS leverages the knowledge…
Larger California Peach Crop Expected Despite A Warm Winter
California’s 2024 peach crop forecast is looking good with a six percent increase from last year, hitting 510,000 tons. According to the USDA Fruit and Nut Outlook report, freestone peaches…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 08-09-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, USDA has announced changes to the Enhanced Coverage Option for the 2025 crop…
Panel Warns House Agriculture Committee of ‘Perfect Storm’ for Farm Economy
A House Agriculture Committee panel, including farmers, a lender, an input supplier, and an Extension economist, highlighted severe challenges facing the agricultural supply chain. Panel members pointed to falling crop…
DPR Grants $2.6 Million to Support Sustainable Pest Management Options
…to release beneficial organisms in crop tunnels, and $256,093 to address pesticide-resistant Botrytis and explore safer alternatives. Another project, with $353,491 in funding, will use agricultural waste like grape pomace…
CBO Says House Farm Bill Cost Will Raise Deficit
…pay for a large increase in crop subsidies. House Ag Chair GT Thompson says if the CBO doesn’t change its mind, he’ll rely instead on the House Budget Committee to…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights how California ag labor rates stack up against other specialty crop states and…
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
Lower profits for global ag traders. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Wheat seed crop grain price goes up rising increase in global commodity market trade export. Image…
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
…out. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that American specialty crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. Subscribe to…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
Bryan Van Groningen, Vice-President of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, shared insight into the company’s watermelon production this year. Typically planted in March, the cool, wet…
Slower Month for Nut Shipments, But Levels Continue Outpacing 2023
…by the end of the crop year, with a projected carryout of 485 million pounds. Similarly, other nut shipments followed a strong trend. Figures from the Administrative Committee for Pistachios…