…only brief periods of high prices.” However, as natural gas production expanded, it became necessary for exports to grow, increasing potential price volatility as the U.S. and EU markets became…
New NIFA Director to Begin in May
…Directors of the Iowa Seed Association, the Iowa Crop Improvement Association, and the First the Seed Foundation. Dr. Misra is the recipient of several awards for leadership, including the “Distinguished…
Growing Matters: BeSure! Campaign Marks Fifth Anniversary
…to scientific discourse on the stewardship, benefits and alternatives of neonicotinoid insecticides in North America. The joint effort is led by Bayer CropScience, Syngenta, Valent U.S.A. LLC , BASF Agricultural Solutions and Mitsui Chemicals Agro, Inc….
AgNet Weekly: Congressman Austin Scott
…specialized in 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…
Organic Organizations to Provide $2.4 Million to Support Industry
…connecting climate change mitigation and soil health practices to organic production in 2023. Next year the program will focus on research for addressing challenges for organic production and transitioning to…
Signups for Grassland CRP Open Through May 26
…and landowners produce and maintain diverse wildlife habitat, sequester carbon in the soil, and support sound, sustainable grazing. These benefits help keep agricultural lands in production while delivering lasting climate…
The Number of Dairy Herds Fell in 2022
…production have increased. The average dairy herd size reached a record high of 337 head in 2022. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of Ours program here. The Number of…
Almond Update: Almond Leadership Program Visits Central Valley Agribusinesses
…Crop Science, the ALP immerses participants in all aspects of the industry. The first stop on the recent excursion was Bayer’s Western Field Technology Station in Fresno. Attendees heard from…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 04-19-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers central coast botrytis resistance, the recent California Crop Progress and Conditions report, and…
Herd Health Concerns Due to Flooding in Tulare County
…and ultimately heavier culling practices, and certainly herd health has a direct impact on milk production and losses.” Diary operations had to move quickly to evacuate cattle to a variety…
USDA Investment in Rural Renewable Energy
…positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, promoting competition and fairer markets for…
Agronomic Minute: Powdery Mildew Control in Vineyards
…leaves.” A heavy presence of powdery mildew can cause significant damage to plant growth. That can take a toll on crop yield as well as fruit quality. The disease can…
Almond Matters: Remaining Vigilant with Alternaria Management
…the key with these diseases,” Burkdoll noted. “If you don’t get on preventatively, they will eat your lunch and take out your crop.” Attacking the pathogen with a program approach…
Beginning Farm Operations Tend to be in the South and West
…percent of beginning farms achieve an annual production value of more than $1 million. Among farms with at least $10,000 in production, principal operators of beginning farms were 43 years…