…suicide at a rate of 2-5 times higher than the national average? It is critical that we do something to change that statistic! Stress, addiction, loss, financial hardship, relationship struggles,…
Winegrape Growers to See Benefits of New Emergency Relief Program
…is attributable to farming activities. If 75 percent of that AGI or more is attributable to farming activities, they would qualify for the higher payment amount potentially.” Listen to the…
MSOB: Considering Beneficial Insect Populations When Managing Mites
…of predators may also be in the field. “When you do have those beneficials present, we often see the mite threshold be higher because we’ll expect some control by feeding…
Almond Update: Irrigation Approaches with Limited Water Availability
…to take water sources into consideration. Increased temperatures and reduced water flows can create higher concentrations of salt. “When you have low flows, we tend to see a decline in…
Week in Review: Transportation Challenges Deflating Almond Prices and Farm Bill Work Underway
Difficulties in getting almonds to export markets will become even more problematic without workable solutions before the 2022 crop is ready to go. The Senate Ag Committee hosted a farm…
Nominate an Ally for Agriculture
…the honor. “An unsung hero can absolutely always be a producer, a farmer, a rancher. It can be someone that is in the industry to supply those inputs to farmers…
Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole
…higher stroke risk. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land of Ours program here. Avocados Are Good for More Than Guacamole Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson…
Farmers Embracing Sustainable Practices
…inputs. Pittman says it’s important to recognize that farmers are feeding the world in a sustainable way. Farmland Partners is a publicly-traded company that buys and manages high-quality farmland across…
Witness Intimidation at House Ag Hearing on Cattle Markets
…face supply bottlenecks, higher prices, and limited choices,” he said. After the first part of the hearing with the cattle producers, representatives from the four major meatpacking companies testified on…
Inability to Export Product Causes Almond Prices to Degrade
…be on pace to handle the 2022 crop coming off.” Listen to the radio report below. Inability to Export Product Causes Almond Prices to Degrade About the Author Brian German…
Review of the 2020–21 California Citrus Season
…disputes that were not resolved despite the China Phase 1 Agreement. Despite these adversities, shippers held prices above where they were at the beginning of 2020 when prices were crashing,…
Food Inflation Surpasses Expectations with Further Increases Likely on the Way
…years. The figures in the report showed that retail grocery prices were 10 percent higher in March, compared to the same time last year. USDA economist Matt MacLachlan explained that…
Add Years to Your Life Eating the Right Diet
…higher intake than a typical diet of whole grains, legumes, fish, fruits, vegetables, and included a handful of nuts, while reducing red and processed meats, sugar-sweetened beverages, and refined grains….
Another Quarter of Increased Sales for Organic Fresh Produce
…have been largely impacted by the overall trend of increasing food prices in general. The average price of conventional produce increased by 10.4 percent during the first quarter. In contrast,…