Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the impacts on rural communities when drought prevents production, reasons for the almond…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
Groundwater Recharge Considerations in Orchards
…has been recharging for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. Farming over 1,000 acres of almonds and pistachios, spanning from Kern County to…
NASS 2021 Organic Survey Results
What state and products lead in organic production? That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) this month released the…
Agricultural Wins and Losses in Omnibus Appropriations Package
…Secure Food Act failing to be supported in the Senate. “Congress missed a huge opportunity and did not do their part to improve production and increase the legal supply of…
MSOB: Predatory Mite Does Dual Duty for Biological Control
…crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production –…
LandFlex Program to Help Farmers Transition Away from Groundwater
…payment – to transition from a fairly water-intensive crop to a lesser water-intensive crop.” Transition payments can range from $250 to $2,800 per acre depending on current land uses. Farmers…
Week in Review: More Than Double Average Snowpack & Adapting to Production Challenges
U.S. Department of Agriculture meteorologist, Brad Rippey explained that it looks like a strong start to the season so far. Quality Assurance and Public Relations Manager for Divine Flavor, Michael…
Experience and Education Critical for Adapting to Agricultural Challenges
…and organic production systems has helped them to overcome a variety of agricultural challenges. DuPuis noted that working with industry experts, continuing to learn new production techniques, and incorporating them…
California Chill Report: Progress Thus Far This Season
…for growers like increased labor costs for pruning and a longer pollination window delaying crop maturity. Higher temperatures, lack of cloud cover, and microclimates in the topography of farmland can…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 12-07-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers anti-factory-farm bills becoming more popular, irrigation considerations included in the new cover crop…
Farm Income Rising
…production expenses are forecast to increase by almost 19 percent in 2023,” she said. Nigh says USDA projects increases in cash receipts for both crops and livestock. “On the crops…
California Could Lose Ground in Autonomous Farming Equipment Development
…crops. However, Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation for Western Growers, said that Arizona may be taking the lead when it comes to autonomous equipment. “Arizona has made the decision…
Almond Update: 2022 Almond Conference Less Than a Week Away
…ample amount of educational opportunities this year. “We’re happy to announce that we were successful in getting 14.5 continuing education credit units. They vary between DPR units, Certified Crop Advisor…