A look at the higher prices in grocery stores. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Many grocery prices remain high and could go even higher according to the…
California Chill Report: Tools to Address Warming Winters
Projections for winter temperatures in California will likely require many growers to consider tools to address issues with chill accumulation. Research Director at the MARI Agricultural Research Institute, Masood Khezri…
Tax Relief Bill Passed in House Will Support Farming Businesses
…relief to our nation’s farmers and ranchers at a time of high interest rates and slim margins,” American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said in a press release. “We…
Almond Update: New QR Code Tells the Almond Stewardship Story
…code initiative has been deployed in high-traffic areas including the Sacramento and Oakland airports, along with transit shelters in San Francisco. Already the innovative QR code has received hundreds of…
California Chill Report: Dormex Shows Value in High Chill Years
…Institute, Masood Khezri said the 2022 data showed promise. Dormex helped to support bloom synchronization, a critical factor impacting yield. The research continued in 2023, which was a high chill…
Supporting Farm Operations Act Introduced in Congress
The Supporting Farm Operations Act, H.R. 7046, was introduced in the U.S. House Representatives last week. It seeks to address the high cost of agricultural labor by freezing the Adverse…
Almond Bloom’s Local and Global Impact: Insights from BASF
…chains, job creation, and economic stability.” Discussing the preparations needed for optimal almond bloom, Samler provides valuable insights for growers. She underscores the importance of high-quality nutritional products, considering them…
Ten More Groundwater Sustainability Plans Approved by DWR
Groundwater sustainability plans for high and medium-priority groundwater basins have received determinations from the Department of Water Resources (DWR). The final round of reviews required by the Sustainable Groundwater Management…
California Chill Report: Navigating Changing Chill Patterns
Chill patterns have been shifting over the past 50 years as a result of a higher frequency of warmer winters. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean noted that…
India: One of the ‘Largest Untapped Markets’ for U.S. Agriculture
…consumers are looking for high-quality agricultural products. They’re looking for things that the United States can produce.” The trade mission will take place April 22-25. Local and regional industry experts,…
Almond Matters: Orchard Preparations for Almond Bloom
…thing. Right now, because there’s no leaves on the trees, the trees are still dormant. You can go out with a pretty high rate of oil, three to four or…
Navigating Weather Challenges in Almond Orchards: Insights from BASF
…the diversity of weather effects on blooms, stating, “Different weather conditions impact bloom. There’s no such thing as a perfect bloom weather.” She highlights the concerns associated with a rainy…
Impacts of the Strength of the U.S. Dollar on Ag Exports
The strength of the U.S. dollar has been negatively impacting exports of American agricultural goods. Higher interest rates and global geopolitical events heavily influence its value. “Fourteen months ago we…
Factors Taking Their Toll on the Farming Economy
…issue. Another factor impacting farmers and ranchers is elevated interest rates. Magaña explained that it is especially challenging when interest rates remain high for long periods of time. “It doesn’t…