…a straight line where trees stopped and grass took over, but it is in Iowa where trees finally gave way to the endless miles of the Great Prairie. Settlers on…
American Agriculture History Minute: How Crops Migrated West
…England and New York carried seeds for plum, apple, and pear trees, and more orchards were planted. Kentuckians brought their knowledge of improved seed and livestock breeding. And from Pennsylvania…
Farm Service Agency Stresses Support for Farmers Amid Disasters
…and drought in California. Ducheneaux acknowledged the challenges ahead, especially for farmers whose high-value crops, like almond and pecan trees, require years to recover after a disaster. “Our safety net…
Almond Update: California Almonds Address Market Access Challenges in Italy
…between the California almond industry and Italy’s nut processing sector, which relies on a steady supply of high-quality almonds for value-added processing. The discussions reinforced the shared commitment to maintaining…
American Agriculture History Minute: Midwest Migration
…located where the great eastern forests and the prairies of the western United States met. There’s not a straight line where trees stop and grass takes over, but it was…
Xerces Society’s 2023 Efforts Highlight Pollinator and Habitat Protection
Bumblebee insect on white blooming cherry blossom. Bumblebee insect. The family of bees. Blossoming of whiskey. White flower. The Cherry Orchard. Pollination of trees. Nectar. By malaha3/DepositPhotos image The Xerces…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
…positions trees to absorb nutrients and begin growing vigorously in the spring. Unlike compost, Annuity is already fully decomposed, minimizing risks such as soil blockages and contamination from bacteria like…
Global Demand for Tree Nuts Shifts as Top Markets Drive Trade
DepositPhotos image Tree nut shipments, including almonds, walnuts, and pistachios, have grown steadily over the last decade, with trade concentrated among a few key markets. In 2023/24, the European Union…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-21-24
…not always think about: damage to the Central Valley’s tree nut crops. Joining us on the phone are two University of California researchers who found just how costly that damage…
Study: Wildfire Smoke Cuts Nut Production in California Orchards
DepositPhotos image Long-term exposure to smoke from wildfires can significantly reduce the energy reserves of orchard trees and slash nut production by up to 50%, according to researchers at the…
Hurricane Helene Causes Significant Agricultural Damage
…Cotton crops are facing severe setbacks, as the storm uprooted plants and caused significant defoliation. Additionally, fruit orchards experienced major losses, with fallen trees and damaged infrastructure hampering recovery efforts….
American Agriculture History Minute: What the First Europeans Saw When Landing in the New World
…near major rivers. Spring flooding helped renew soil fertility. Ashes from burning trees, burning shrubs and grasses served as additional fertilizer. It’s all part of American agriculture history. That’s today’s…
A 19 Percent Decline in California Walnut Production Expected
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is forecasting a notable decline in California walnut production this year. The 2024 California Walnut Objective Measurement Report is forecasting 670,000 tons, a 19…
California Harvest Season Well Underway
…has seen some quality issues due to an increase in insects. The California harvest season for almonds is in full swing, with orchard floors cleared and trees shaken. Pistachios, pecans,…