…walnuts. Expand OUs by organic practice to all remaining crops where OUs are available, and the organic practice is insurable. Walnut Quality Adjustment: Allow sunburned damaged walnuts to be eligible…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 07-11-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, insurance options for specialty and organic growers are expanded, and the PAGA reforms…
Insurance Options for Specialty and Organic Growers Expanded
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers starting in 2025. The Risk Management Agency (RMA) will offer new coverage options, including…
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…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 07-08-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, a new UC study estimates costs for growing coastal organic strawberries and the…
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
Funds available for composting projects. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Compost and composted soil as a composting pile of rotting food scraps turning into organic fertilizer. Image…
Record High Organic Trade Between U.S. and Mexico Last Year
…the true value of organic trade between the two countries. Demand for organic products is slowly growing in Mexico, but consumption remains limited due to higher costs. Organic products face…