…on the per-acre cost of production, covering 60 percent of economic losses on eligible acres. Payment limits vary based on income sources: farmers earning less than 75 percent of their…
American Agriculture History Minute: Early Export Trade
…farming was stimulated by the international demand for wheat. A massive population explosion in Europe drove wheat prices up and by 1770, a bushel of wheat cost twice as much…
Wine Industry Faces Challenges Over Tariffs and Distribution Rules
…adds layers of complexity and cost to the wine trade. For instance, a restaurant or retailer in the U.S. must purchase wine from a licensed distributor rather than directly from…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…conservation practices and provide resources such as federal cost-sharing programs. Programs like the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) offer financial support to farmers who integrate pollinator-friendly habitats into their land management…
Enrollment Opens for Rice Levee and Ag Corridors Program
…by December 1, 2024, with results announced on December 13. Bids are submitted on a cost-per-linear-foot basis. For more details or to apply, visit the CWA’s website. Sabrina Halvorson National…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…significant increase in regulatory costs for California farmers. From 2005 to 2017, these costs rose from $109 per acre to $977 per acre due to food safety regulations, labor laws,…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…innovations in agricultural robotics and automation. FIRA USA, which has become the largest ag-tech conference of its kind in North America, showcases advanced technologies designed to address labor shortages and…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…utilized for that can be fairly sophisticated and have a high degree of capabilities as well. The skilled labor necessary to make all that work properly is becoming more challenging,”…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…convenient, no-cost education to meet the growing demand for knowledge and certification. Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker…
Purdue Expert Shares Sales Strategies for Agricultural Professionals at CA Conference
…and complex regulatory environment, offers valuable lessons for the broader agricultural community. As he pointed out, issues such as labor and water challenges in California are becoming more common across…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…benefits. Axios 20SC also has a low use rate—only five fluid ounces per acre—and a 14-day pre-harvest interval (PHI), making it easier and more cost-effective for farmers to apply. Additionally,…
Animal Disease Traceability Rule Coming in November
…any way. So, the ability to have that system is really, really important.” Congress approved 15 million dollars this year to help producers offset the cost of electronic ID tags…
Voices of the Valley: The Next Generation of Ag Leaders
…these emerging voices are navigating an industry influenced by climate change and the need for sustainability, water and labor shortages and advancements in agtech. We explore the California Agricultural Leadership…
Agriculture’s Role in Addressing Climate Change Discussed at NYC Climate Week
…tool for addressing the cost of farmland and ensuring that it remains available for farming. These easements make farmland more affordable for new farmers and preserve its potential for regenerative…