The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA/NASS) reported a 5.7% decrease in Pacific Region milk production from January 2024 to January 2025, with production per cow in California down 120…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-27-25
…decision-making. The episode examines the implications of this action on farmers, including the potential impact on agricultural programs, organic certifications, and financial plans. Additionally, the discussion touches on new fees…
Optimizing Crop Nutrition: Expert Advice on Phosphorus, Nitrogen, and Micronutrients
…of micronutrients in crop production. Phosphorus: Timing Matters Phosphorus is essential for plant growth, but its effectiveness depends largely on timing and soil conditions. Isaak emphasized that growers should understand…
USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm
…reduce production due to ongoing drought conditions. USDA Won’t Impose Ban Despite New Case of Mexican Screwworm Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning…
US Apple Association Reports Fresh Apple Storage
Ripe juicy red apples in a container. Production facilities of large warehouse – grading, packing and storage of crops. DepositPhotos image The US Apple Association reported that as of February…
2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts
…rising to $1.07 billion (1% increase) and broccoli to $1.09 billion. However, garlic and tomatoes declined. 2024 Vegetable Production Report Reveals Significant Shifts 2024 vegetable production report-25Download Sponsored Content Let’s…
India Market, Increasing Demand on American Suppliers
…almond imports, pistachio imports, health conscious, rising incomes, domestic production, California almonds, e-commerce platforms, Australian suppliers, Chilean suppliers, efficient logistics, organized supply chain, India market, increasing demand, American suppliers. India…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 02-20-25
…products among Millennials and Gen Z consumers. They explore findings from a survey by the Organic Trade Association, which highlight the health benefits and growing support for organic foods among…
American Agriculture History Minute: Advancement of Soybeans
…production grew from 3% to 47%, and by 1969 had risen to 76%. By 1973, soybeans were the U.S.’ number one cash crop, and leading export commodities. Soybeans and American…
Understanding Nutrient Management for Permanent Crops
…California, recently shared insights on the importance of phosphorus and calcium, along with other key nutrients, in crop health and productivity. Phosphorus plays a critical role in energy production and…
National Farmers Union Supports the American Beef Labeling Act
…and ranchers more power in production and marketing by including package labeling indicating that their product has been born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged entirely in the U.S. This allows small…
Agronomic Minute: Emergency Use Exemption Approved for Bactericide in Almond Orchards
…ground application only, with a maximum of two treatments per season. A Threat to Almond Production Bacterial blast, caused by Pseudomonas syringae, is a serious concern for almond growers, as…
Almond Board of California Board of Directors Elections has Commenced
…The ABC board sets policy and recommends budgets in major areas, including marketing, production research, public relations and advertising, nutrition research, statistical reporting, quality control and food safety. Serving on…
American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production Grows with the Railroad
Strasburg, Pennsylvania, October 2019 – Antique Steam Freight Train Puffing Smoke and Steam DepositPhotos image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Wheat Production…