DepositPhotos image The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain has…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
Sipcam Agro USA is promoting its product, Annuity, as an effective alternative to traditional compost for permanent crop growers. In a recent interview, Douglas Phelps, Director of Specialized Solutions at…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about the regenerative, permanent tree crop, pongamia, and its uses. We also talk with best…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…now in its third iteration, focused heavily on addressing labor challenges through automation in California’s specialty crop agriculture sector. According to Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers,…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…year at the Yolo County Fairgrounds near Sacramento, California, the event highlights solutions designed to improve efficiency and sustainability, particularly for specialty crop production. Paul Welbig, Director of Precision Technology…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…control advisors, certified crop advisors, and really all other almond industry professionals,” said Jenny Nicolau, Associate Director of Industry Relations and Global Communications at the Almond Board. “We’re offering nearly…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…us to secure funding and create a project to determine the best cover crops for improving our soil health.” To learn more about the program, interested farmers and ranchers are…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…address immediate needs, such as providing food and shelter, while preparing to help farmers recover from agricultural losses. A critical part of the USDA’s response involves creating flexibility within the…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…us to talk about the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance and the needs for Specialty Crops in the next farm bill. Some concerns include improving the economic sustainability of growers…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…use, which benefits both the environment and crop yields. Moreover, the integration of AGI into strawberry farming can lead to better data collection and analysis, optimizing farming practices. The potential…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…commissioner and USDA Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Robert Bonnie. The USDA is responding to the devastation by streamlining processes to help farmers recover. Bonnie highlights the importance of…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
Immigrants are hired to spray pesticide on the blueberry crop exposing them to dangerous chemicals. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the…
Farmers Face Uncertainty as 2018 Farm Bill Extension Expires Without Replacement
…the new crop year or January 1 for dairy producers,” said Kieffer. “But immediately, several important animal health programs will stop. USDA programs for new and beginning farmers and ranchers…