…before we can see those stresses on the plant. It’s from the Davis, CA-based ag tech company InnerPlant, which creates crops that emit specific optical signals when they’re under stress…
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…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…that while almond harvest fortunately does not require as much labor as other crops, there is still risk related to increasing wages and OSHA standards. Diversification has helped Athwal mitigate…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…and gourds, which can be seen in stores by the beginning of September. Bryan Van Groningen, vice-presidents of the Crops and Soils division of the company, said that they are…
Impacts of Hurricane Debby on Agriculture
The impacts of Hurricane Debby on agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by visuals6x/DepositPhotos How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was…
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
…which were hit by lower soy crush margins and fading demand for U.S. crops. The company’s Ag Services and Oilseeds branch suffered a 56 percent year-on-year plunge in quarterly operating…
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…
USDA Report Highlights Slowing Specialty Crop Trade with China
…U.S. exported various specialty crops to China, including $1.2 billion in tree nuts, $86 million in fresh fruit, $70 million in processed fruit, and $35 million in processed vegetables. While…
Almond Update: Prioritizing Nutrient Efficiency for Long-Term Success
…made nutrient efficiency even more critical. Palomino advises growers to continue investing in their crops, even with tight margins, to avoid long-term setbacks. “The best advice we can give them…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…to commodities from the weather were tempered to some extent by market demand for the high value crops produced in our region,” Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner Juan Hidalgo said in…
AgNet Weekly: Author David Lipsky on Climate and the Science of Denial
…agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also…
Farm Groups Want Changes to SAF Tax
Crop duster airplane spraying grain crops on a field on a farm. Image by dewald@dewaldkirsten/DepositPhotos image Top farm groups want improvements in the administration’s sustainable aviation or clean fuel tax…
USDA Seeks Nominations for Fruit and Vegetable Advisory Committee
…are preferred, nominations can be sent via email or standard mail. Nominations are due by September 3, and must include a resume, a background form, and a cover letter. Listen…
Almond Update: Crop Forecast Comes Down as Shipments Set a Record
…inventory got backed up because of shipping issues in California ports and then followed by a couple of large crops,” Turner explained. “So, we’ve worked our way through that.” The…