…action plans and brief crews about emergency response to wildfire smoke. USDA has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The…
In the Wake of the Fruit Fly Invasion, CDFA Assesses Crisis Response
…local crop production and threatened economic stability. COURTESY: USDA/APHIS “It was a very frightening situation and still is,” Secretary Ross said, “It was all hands on deck: county, state, and…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…bullet fix to production challenges. However, they will likely have an important role as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system. Working to understand where biological options may fit…
Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire Ants
Fire ant infestations pose a significant threat to people, pets and in production agriculture’s productivity and crop quality. From the damage they do to infrastructure including equipment, groves and pastures,…
Wildfire Smoke a Risk to Crews in the Field
…to a different field or ending shifts early if feasible for production. Cal/OSHA offers fact sheets and FAQs on its website to support agriculture employers during seasons with heavy wildfire…
Addressing INSV in Leafy Greens Has Been A Herculean Effort
…with no catastrophic losses experienced in 2023. Morgan said it has been quite a challenge in both conventional and organic production. The materials for managing thrips appear to be losing…
New Federal Milk Marketing Order Recommendations Released
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed amendments to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs) after a comprehensive 49-day hearing held in Indiana. The amendments aim to update milk…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-08-24
…Federal Milk Marketing Order recommendations have been released. Tune in for this and more of the day’s agriculture news. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…production estimates for the last few years because of low production numbers. Now that those numbers are up, USDA is including the state in those estimates once again. Listen to…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…values. Imports of horticultural products, especially fruits and vegetables, have surged due to higher consumer demand and a strong U.S. dollar, which makes imported goods cheaper. Meanwhile, domestic production of…
Thirty Million Farm Acres Abandoned Since 1986
…Lark said that was in response to the Renewable Fuel Standard and ethanol production. Two years later, another study by Lark shows a different result. Using satellite imagery from the…
Funding Available for Composting Projects
…by lightsource/DepositPhotos Those wishing funding for a pilot project focused on localized composting and food waste reduction have until early September to apply. Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
…face higher production and certification costs domestically, making export to the U.S. more lucrative. Listen to the report below. Brian German Ag News Director / AgNet West Twitter LinkedIn Facebook…
More Maple Syrup This Year
…maple tree into a pail to make pure maple syrup Image by Lopolo/DepositPhotos The latest USDA outlook on maple syrup production indicates more product this season after a year-over-year production…