…reintroduction in Colorado, highlighting issues such as livestock deaths and depredations. He criticized Governor Jared Polis for blaming ranchers and emphasized the need for better preparation and compensation plans. On…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…California. The impressive field of new products was submitted by exhibitors, showcasing innovations ranging from simple solutions to advanced technologies. The competition was evaluated by a panel of judges comprised…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
…huller or sheller,” Ludwig said. She emphasizes the importance of pest control during three critical stages: stockpiles arriving from the field, processing facilities, and during export preparation to meet phytosanitary…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…minimizing pests in storage facilities and ensuring phytosanitary requirements are met. The discussion also emphasizes the role of growers in managing pests in the field to reduce infestations in post-harvest…
Mass Deportation and What That May Mean for The Agriculture Industry
Lake Forest, California: Immigrant migrant seasonal farm field workers work a field and pick and package strawberries in Lake Forest, California. DepositPhotos image The President-Elect’s threat of a blanket deportation…
Farm Labor Survey Released
…Farm Bureau Federation, explains the latest insights from the newly released farm labor survey highlighting labor costs nationwide. “The November farm labor survey release told us that combined field and…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…and field days, participants explore topics such as composting, regenerative farming practices, and nutrient management, emphasizing community education and environmental stewardship. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson…
USDA to Gather 2024 Crop Data from California Producers
…contributing to USDA’s broader agricultural outlook efforts. For additional information, visit nass.usda.gov/Publications or call the Pacific Regional Field Office at 1-800-851-1127. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
USDA Grant Fuels Automation Research for Nursery Growers
…project will also involve nationwide Extension efforts, including field demonstrations and case studies. Another team, led by UF professor Laura Warner, will investigate the perceptions and challenges of adopting automation,…
Organic Research Field Day Highlights Funding Needs for Climate-Smart Solutions
DepositPhotos image The Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) recently hosted Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Jimmy Panetta for a field day at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Salinas station. The…
American Agriculture History Minute: George Washington on Both Sides of the Coin
Slaves on a cotton plantation, showing how they work in the field. DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. George Washington had a complicated relationship with…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
…(SGMA). Scheduled for December 10-12 in Sacramento, the conference will feature a session titled “What to Do with Unplanted Lands,” led by Senior Specialist in Field Outreach and Education, Michael…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…plans. Farmers around the nation are integrating pollinator-friendly practices on their lands by planting milkweed patches in non-crop areas like field borders and roadside ditches. These small-scale habitats provide essential…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…E. coli or Listeria. In a comparative field study conducted over four years across northern and southern California, Sipcam tested Annuity against compost. The trials involved using three gallons of…