…it can significantly impact yield. The disease thrives in cold, wet conditions, entering plant tissue through small wounds caused by freezing temperatures. Once inside, it causes blossoms to rot and…
The Growing Edge from Valent: Central Coast Growers Prepare for Spring Challenges
…and spinach are highly susceptible to downy mildew, a fungal disease that thrives in moist conditions. “Having a preventative program in place is really advantageous,” Burkdoll emphasized, noting that waiting…
Laser Technology Offers a New Approach to Weed Control
…kill them with these really high-powered lasers. We don’t have to touch the ground, no cultivation, no spray, no people out there picking weeds. They just get destroyed with high-powered…
Precision Sprayer Earns Recognition at World Ag Expo
Innovation took center stage at the World Ag Expo, where Ecorobotix showcased its high-precision spot sprayer, ARA. The company’s Crop Care Manager, Katerina Lee, shared insights on how the technology…
USDA’s February Farm Income Forecast
…forecast. Net farm income, a broad measure of profits, is forecast to increase in 2025 after declining in 2023 and 2024 from a record high in 2022. Forecast at $180.1…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
…year. The system, designed for high-density specialty crops, is lightweight to prevent soil compaction and operates at speeds of up to 10 acres per hour. Sibley emphasized the rapid return…
U.S. Agricultural Exports Surge in Volume Despite Lower Revenue in 2024
…20%. The overall value of U.S. agricultural and related product exports in 2024 reached $191 billion, up slightly from 2023 but still below the record high of $213 billion set…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…to maintaining higher price levels,” said Good. “While opportunities for further leverage gains are limited, the market remains favorable for producers.” Inflation remained moderate in 2024, but high consumer debt,…
Bird Flu Drives Egg Prices Up, No Relief in Sight
…consumers are already facing significantly higher prices or even empty shelves. Organic and cage-free eggs, which typically carry a higher price tag, have become even more expensive. Some grocery stores…
California Avocado Harvest for 2025
…planting and yield improvement, despite early season challenges from high winds. Inside every California Avocado is a story. It’s shaped by idyllic conditions; full of rich soil, gentle rain, and…
Grocery Prices in 2025
DepositPhotos image USDA economist Megan Schweitzer forecasts that grocery prices in the U.S. will grow by 1.3% in 2025, slightly higher than the 1.2% increase in 2024. This growth rate…
American Agriculture History Minute: Growing Was One Thing, Harvesting Was Another
…machinery was available for corn harvest. But even into the 1940s, horses still plotted along on many farms as men hand husk corn then threw the ears into a high…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 01-24-25
…shipping chains to ensure food security and national security. Key points highlighted include past issues in North Dakota involving Chinese companies purchasing land near military bases and the role of…