…regional production, markets, and infrastructure. During the pandemic, we saw how fragile our highly consolidated food system is. But it doesn’t have to be this way. “When I first started…
Pork Producers Urge Lawmakers to Change California Prop 12 Mandates
…production nationwide.” Stevermer also expressed appreciation for House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson’s efforts to address Prop 12 in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act. She highlighted the importance…
American Agriculture History Minute: Development of Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment
…Factory-Made Agricultural Equipment Prior to the 1800s, most of the tools and equipment farmers and ranchers used were handmade. The growing use of factory-made agricultural equipment increased farmer production and…
American Agriculture History Minute: Major Change in Agriculture from Hand Power to Horses
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. Agricultural production continued to expand in the early 1800s, but still by 1850, it took 75 to 90 labor…
USDA Unveils Blueprint to Combat the Avian Influenza Outbreak
…and decreasing exports, if applicable, to supplement the domestic supply, subject to safety reviews. USDA will evaluate international best practices in egg production and safety to determine any opportunities to…
American Agriculture History Minute: Minnesota the Early Flour Capital of the U.S.
…the Minneapolis area. 20 million would be the peak production of the three and represented 97 percent of the nation’s flour. The three firms all based in Minneapolis, Standard Milling,…
High Bee Mortality Rates Potentially Affecting the 2025 Almond Crop
DepositPhotos image In West California, almond orchards are blooming, but beekeepers are alarmed by high bee mortality rates, potentially affecting the 2025 almond crop. The commercial beekeeping industry is experiencing…
American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production
DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Mechanization Improves Labor Hours and Corn Production In 1850, it’s estimated that it took 75…
Agronomic Minute: Managing Shot Hole and Scab in Almond Orchards This Season
…weaken trees,” Rieser warned. “This not only affects the current season’s crop but also impacts long-term orchard health, potentially leading to replanting and economic losses.” Fortunately, both diseases can be…
USDA/NASS Reports Decrease in Pacific Region Milk Production
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) reported a 5.7% decrease in Pacific Region milk production from January 2024 to January 2025, with production per cow in California down 120…
CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce Survey
…an agricultural workforce survey to identify the evolving needs of employers in the specialty crop sector, which is adapting to technological advancements and changing job requirements. CDFA Launches Agricultural Workforce…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…when their crops will utilize phosphorus the most. For row crops, applying phosphorus at planting helps with root development. However, for tree crops like almonds, applying phosphorus during the root…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…reduce production due to ongoing drought conditions. USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
Ripe juicy red apples in a container. Production facilities of large warehouse – grading, packing and storage of crops. DepositPhotos image The US Apple Association reported that as of February…