As the development of autonomous farming equipment moves forward, California could be at a disadvantage. The state has largely been a pioneer in terms of agtech development, particularly for specialty…
Combine Sales Rise While Tractor Sales Drop in October
…Equipment Manufacturers says all tractor sales fell in the U.S. and Canada. The latest AEM report says total U.S. ag equipment unit sales stayed above the five-year average for the…
Week in Review: Federal Intervention Sought in Rail Dispute & Another CA County Hits $8 Billion in Ag Value
…than 6,000 pieces of equipment have been replaced within the San Joaquin Valley between April 2012 and February 2022. All of the top agricultural news can be found weekly in…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-10-22
…equipment replaced through EQUIP and specifics on the fertigation and irrigation session at TAC. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous…
NRCS Seeks Data on Equipment Replacements Made Possible Through EQIP
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking information on equipment replacements under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). Engine and equipment replacement has been made possible under EQIP through…
Nearly $119 Million in FARMER Funding Accepted and Appropriated
…older diesel tractors, harvesters, and other equipment with lower-emission options. In the first four years of the program, more than $432 million has been provided to replace agricultural equipment in…
Alternative Shipping Approach Helping to Overcome Logistical Challenges
…some of the other issues that need to free up equipment and some other problems. So, we continue to work with the FMC, continue to work with USDA, Department of…
Hurricane Ian’s Impact on Honey Bees
…the southwest part of Florida, have lost a significant part of their operation. This might mean not only a loss of honey bee colonies, but also lost equipment, as well…
$80 Million to Improve Nutrition in School Meals
Photo by Alexander Kovacs on Unsplash The Biden Administration this week provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in new food service equipment that will allow them to…
Farm and Food Workers Relief Program to be Administered by 15 Organizations
…California, and Hispanic Federation, Inc. Assistance provided through the organizations will cover costs for things such as personal protective equipment (PPE), dependent care, and expenses associated with quarantines. Farm and…
Week in Review: Railroad Strike Averted for Now & Little Surprise in Latest Citrus Acreage Report
…and diseases within tomato production include developing better strategies for equipment sanitation. Get all of the agricultural headlines of the week directly in your inbox by subscribing to the newsletter….
Equipment Sanitation: Keeping Tomato Fields Safe from Pests and Diseases
Efforts to mitigate the spread of pests and diseases within tomato production include developing better strategies for equipment sanitation. While harvesters present the biggest risk, other pieces of equipment are…
Strengthening the Meat Supply Chain with Nearly $22 Million Investment
…awarded projects are for expanding overall processing capacity. A project in Garden Grove, California seeks to add equipment and make facility upgrades to increase production. A small processing plant in…
Almond Update: Grant Supports Growers in Improving Pollinator Health
…land that isn’t as productive or that’s around an equipment yard that they can add hedgerows or conservation cover to. It also includes coverage of cover crops inside the orchard,”…