…frost that came through in the spring resulted in some substantial damage depending on the region. Driver said the frost wiped out some grape crops and forced some tough decisions…
USDA Investment Seeks to Broaden Participation in Crop Insurance Options
…new partnerships. The programs are intended to provide training support for the next generation of crop insurance agents, adjusters, and outreach educators for crop insurance opportunities. USDA’s Risk Management Agency…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…previous year, with some crops changing position. Altogether, the top ten crops accounted for nearly $6.4 billion of the total value. Almonds and grapes continued to dominate production, with each…
Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland
A look at how farmers are using cover crops. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. Oats Cover Crop Shutterstock image A new USDA survey says cover crops are…
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-01-22
…the possible resistance in chickweed and bridging the gap between the development and implementation of technology in almond production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
…been developed, HT and Bt traits are the most commonly used in U.S. crop production. Herbicide-tolerant seeds are also widely used in alfalfa, canola, and sugar beet production, but most…
Mississippi River Water Levels Remain at Near-Record Low
…The low water levels are a result of drought in the Mississippi River basin and come at a critical time for the shipping of crop harvests. The river serves as…
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
…pumpkin production and more than the next five states combined. While a lot of pumpkins are used for decoration, Illinois production is primarily for pie, which is unique from every…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…a little bit of a long name, it’s called the Almond Production Resources, but it’s really the Pest ID Booklet. It covers everything from insects, mites, vertebrates, and it even…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers harvest season safety tips, a new ID tool to complement other almond production…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…and 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…
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections
…than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC, which both provide crop-by-crop…
Ag Robotics and Technology Conference Highlights Challenges and Potential
…really key technological solutions that are going to solve really big problems including labor challenges. But also helping deliver more precise chemicals and water and other inputs into the crop…
Dairy Margin Coverage Signups Open Through December 9
…year. Operations with less than five million pounds of established production history are eligible to enroll supplemental pounds for 2023. The agency also updated the feed cost formula to better…