Field robots differ from conventional agricultural machinery and are often specialised in specific field operations DLG e.V., via Wikimedia Commons The 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge, hosted by the University of…
Fig Crop Shaping Up to be Promising
…successfully. According to figs.com, California Fig growers work hard tending to the trees, harvesting the fruits, and drying figs. But fig production is a year-round process that requires soil preparation,…
WTNA Gearing Up for Two Major Events
…field. Attendees can look forward to insightful presentations, panel discussions, and networking opportunities that strengthen professional connections. According to dietaryguidelines.gov, The Dietary Guidelines for Americans provides advice on what to…
Wildfire Outlook for the Northwest & California
Pine Gulch Fire Jim Caldwell, Grand Junction Field Office, Bureau of Land Management, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Jim Wolman of the National Interagency Fire Center has issued a warning…
Spreckels Sugar Plant in Brawley California to Close
Sugar beet field by Jonathan Billinger, via Wikimedia Commons The Spreckels Sugar plant in Brawley California has been around since 1946 and is a big part of the community. They…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-30-25
…Enology minor to attract students to the wine industry, offering a blend of science and business education. The program aims to increase the number of graduates in the field, which…
U.S. Hemp Acreage Surges, Production Value Hits $445 Million
Aerial view of labyrinth in a hemp field By Sillerkiil / via Wikimedia Commons U.S. industrial hemp production rose sharply in 2024, with total crop value reaching $445 million, a…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 04-22-25
…included an excerpt from a recent Senate Hearing on tariffs and the ag industry. The conversation highlighted the need for an even playing field with China and the potential benefits…
Japanese Scientists Achieve Breakthrough in Lab-Grown Chicken
…produced a 10-gram nugget of lab-grown chicken with improved density and texture. It’s a significant advance in the field. The researchers say this approach could be scaled up to produce…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 04-21-25
…potential impacts on retail and food service. The discussion also covered the importance of a level playing field for American farmers, the critical role of Canada in potash exports, and…
Strawberry Shipments Up in Florida
Picker on a strawberry field By Marc-Lautenbacher / via Wikimedia Commons image In the first two and a half months of the year, strawberry shipments were up in Florida. Florida…
Bill to Ease Waste Reporting Rules for Nut Processors Advances
Bleached walnuts moving down a belt to the next processing station, in preparation for being shipped to market. Taken in Escalon, California, USA. iStock image A bill aimed at easing…
NCGA Launching a New Consider Corn Challenge
The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) is launching the fifth Consider Corn Challenge, a contest in which participants can submit proposals for new uses of field corn that have quantifiable…
Yuba Grower Named 2024 Rice Consultant of the Year
…a field scout with Wilbur-Ellis, working with crops like sugar beets, corn, wheat, and tomatoes. Later, Dodd co-founded a spreading business that emphasized strong farmer relationships and effective problem-solving. This…