Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes a look at profit maximization versus cost minimization in tree nuts, and we…
Almond Update: What the Biomass Industry Rating Means for Almond Growers
…to the grower, perhaps defraying more of the cost of hulling and shelling as those co-products have higher value. Or in the case of the trees for example, finding alternative…
California Citrus Farmers Anticipate a Good Year Despite Several Challenges
…year,” Bates said, but the cost to produce is increasing as margins are shrinking, he explained. WATER AND WEATHER ISSUES Jim Phillips, President and CEO of Sunkist, expressed similar concerns…
House Agriculture Committee Offers Farm Labor Solution
The House Agriculture Committee laid out a roadmap to relieve labor shortages that have seriously impacted America’s farmers and ranchers. The Agriculture Labor Working Group (ALWG) released its final report…
Nearly 20 Percent of Shoppers Purchase Groceries Online
…Survey by the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2022 was the first time the module collected information on online grocery shopping. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land Of…
Fungicide Resistance Management Minute
…or cut costs a little bit. That can lead into problems, usually lead to resistance down the road and the product not performing correctly. The other thing is coverage. Coverage…
Funding Announced for Renewable Tech in Ag
…farmers cut costs and increase income using underutilized renewable technologies. Through the Rural and Agricultural Income & Savings from Renewable Energy initiative, USDA is setting an initial goal of helping…
Almond Update: Disease Management Strategies for Tough Times
…Discussing the financial aspects of disease management, Adaskaveg provided insights into the approximate costs associated with spray applications. Ranging from $93 to $130 per acre for material costs alone, he…
Taking a Measured Approach to New Raisin Varieties
…versus paying these high labor costs,” he said. In addition to the need for accelerated research in raisin production methods, Sahatjian noted that raisin farmers are experiencing difficulties meeting increased…
USDA Helping Small Farms
…reduce their cost of electricity and maybe even producing excess electricity which could be combined with their neighbors to provide a transition for the rural electric cooperative, creating a new…
Last Chance to Sign Up for The Organic Transition Initiative From NRCS
…support for organic transition. NRCS will allocate $70 million under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to assist producers with the new organic management standard. Additionally, $75 million in cost-share…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 02-13-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show includes how cost studies provide potential for streamlining operational costs, and why the Farm…
NCFC President Responds to Decision to Revoke Approval of Dicamba Products
…door using dicamba products that have been in their warehouses,” he says. “In addition to the cost of that inventory, now farmers may well have to find something else to…
Almond Matters: Bloom Preparation Amidst Series of Storms
…in many orchards, which are potential harbors for navel orangeworm (NOW). “They’re going to have to either go in there and knock them off, which is labor, or just fight…