…modernize how production history is calculated, ensuring more accurate and equitable insurance coverage for dairy producers navigating volatile markets. “Accurate production updates are vital to fair insurance,” Galen emphasized. As…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
June marks the beginning of California Avocado Month—a celebration of one of the state’s most iconic and in-demand crops. Backed by a powerful marketing campaign led by the California Avocado…
Strawberry Supply Holds Steady Amid Seasonal Fruit Competition
…has shown resilience. With solid production levels sustaining the pipeline, the market remains firm. Industry experts report that retailers are continuing strong promotional efforts to keep strawberries top-of-mind for consumers….
NMPF Delves into the “Big Beautiful Bill” Potential Benefits for Agricultural Industries
…losses. A significant update proposed in this legislation involves revising production history criteria to ensure more accurate insurance coverage. Galen affirms that this measure is supported by the National Milk…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…and vegetables. Its presence threatens not only crop yield and quality but also the economic stability of farming operations and produce distribution. The quarantine removal signals that the infestation has…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…modern methods of mechanized agriculture that continue to evolve today. These incremental innovations laid the foundation for the efficient, high-yield crop production systems we depend on now. — Mark Oppold,…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…dedicated space to explore the full spectrum of almond production science. Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit Sebastian Saa, Associate Director of Agricultural Research for the Almond Board, says…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 06-12-25
…are taking shape. Learn how plans to clean up California’s forests are not only aimed at preventing devastating wildfires but also at boosting timber production. These policies could spell new…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…that provide a vital safety net.” Filing a crop acreage report ensures eligibility for essential assistance programs, including: Disaster assistance Conservation programs Crop insurance According to the FSA, a crop…
Blue Diamond Growers to Close Iconic Sacramento Plant
…and Salida. The decision, according to Blue Diamond, brings production closer to many of its grower-members. Executives cited the inefficiencies of maintaining the aging C Street facility, which has long…
From Setback to Success: Daniel Jackson on Building Family Tree Farms in Kingsburg
…Jackson’s father seized the chance to pivot and rebuild, this time with a sharper focus and a more modern approach to fruit production. The Kingsburg Breakthrough The family’s new start…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…from destructive pests and diseases. The assessment—set at $1.25 per $1,000 of crop value based on the previous three years—funds essential research focused on vineyard health and sustainability. To pass,…