…animal and crop genetics, chemicals, equipment, and farm organization have made it possible for total agricultural output to nearly triple between 1948 and 2021. During that period, a USDA report…
USDA Grants to Improve Organic Market
…USDA announced grants to 70 projects with more than $61 million in investments. OMDG offers a choice of project types: 24-month Simplified Equipment-Only with funding between $10,000 and $100,000; and…
Ascochyta Blight Discovered in Central Valley Garbanzo Beans
…to spread as fast. That’s another easy thing that growers can do if their equipment allows,” Clark noted. Fields that end up with the disease can be more prone to…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…using that kind of equipment rather than hand labor,” Sahatjian said, as there are cost reductions associated with mechanical harvesting and pruning. For those who are cautious about taking the…
Hits to Incentive Programs Expected in the Wake of Budget Deficit
…said. Of particular importance, the FARMER program to replace ag equipment has already been facing funding declines. Isom noted they fought to get $75 million for the program last year….
Carpophilus Beetle Discoveries Emphasize Importance of Winter Sanitation
…regarding orchard access, availability, and cost of equipment and labor, Wilson recommends producers and pest control advisers thoroughly gather and destroy the mummy nuts. “If you’re flail mowing, you may even…
Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus Found in Los Angeles County
…and equipment. Insect vectors include green citrus aphids, melon or cotton aphids, citrus whiteflies, and cowpea aphids. Currently, there is no treatment for the virus, so the best mitigation measures…
Sanitation of Agricultural Field Equipment Questionnaire
A team of crop pest management and food safety researchers in the U.S. is conducting a survey to gather information on field equipment sanitation practices in agriculture. The study addresses…
Week in Review: Role of Organic Production in Regenerative Ag & Successes of Ag Incentive Programs
…percent increase from the previous year. A recent event in the San Joaquin Valley highlighted the successes of equipment replacement incentives in helping to lower agricultural-related air quality emissions. Stay…
CDFA Accepting Proposals for New Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
…CDFA is particularly interested in projects that align with USDA climate action goals, modernize equipment for food safety, and provide training opportunities related to food safety and equipment use. The…
Equipment Replacement Incentives Are Working
…than 12,800 pieces of older agricultural equipment, including 7,300 of the oldest Tier equipment lacking emissions controls. NRCS California State Conservationist Carlos Suarez expressed pride in participating in the effort…
New House Speaker Mike Johnson Sets Sights on Farm Bill
…Produce Association and the Association of Equipment Manufacturers. Expressing gratitude on social media, Johnson referred to the election as “the honor of a lifetime” and emphasized the urgency of the…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 10-23-23
…Hearing, the next evolution of smarter automated equipment, and lygus proving to be a significant challenge for cotton growers this year. Tune in to the show for these news stories,…
Virginia Tech Study on Farming Productivity
…and very unpredictable,” she said. She said many farmers in Africa are still using basically the same equipment, the same techniques, same crop varieties that were used 50 to 100…