…many notable items important to U.S. farmers and ranchers. The bill includes $3.7 billion in disaster funding for crop and livestock losses due to drought and other problems in 2022….
Week in Review: Groundwater Recharge in Orchards & Pros and Cons of Electric Tractors
Karun Samran of Bapu Farming Company has been recharging groundwater for several years and has seen great results with water usage and crop health. United Farm Workers (UFW) leadership laid…
Spending Bill Brings New Funding for Citrus Industry Research
…to mitigate the evolving issues that affect production and increase yield through varietal research,” said CRB President Marcy L. Martin. The spending bill passed by Congress also addresses other priorities…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
…inflation, and costs of crop inputs, etcetera, those pendulums swing and then they swing back. I think we’ve had them swing an awful long way in one direction so I…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 12-29-22
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…