…that having a lot of organic matter in almond orchards can go a long way in helping soils hold onto moisture. It can be especially important to try and build…
USDA Prospective Customer Survey
…Agency (FSA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and Risk Management Agency (RMA). Robert Bonnie, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation says a robust survey response that includes the…
Producer Perspective Sought in USDA Survey
…with you before,” said Robert Bonnie, USDA’s Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC). “This survey will provide USDA with critical data to help USDA serve all of agriculture.”…
Decertification Action Necessary to Maintain Integrity of California LGMA
…message to not only the production side of the industry but also to buyers and regulators that we’re going to take actions where necessary to protect the integrity of the…
Agronomic Minute: ‘Wild Ride’ for Grape Growers in 2022
…reportedly looking a bit lighter this year as a result of the production challenges growers encountered. Late rains caused some disease flare-ups in most areas of the state. Driver said…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
According to the latest crop report, Fresno County agriculture has hit a new milestone for production value. “For the first time ever Fresno County went over the $8 billion mark,…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 11-02-22
…excited over a new fresh variety, and details on the extended comment period for USDA organic rules. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more….
AgNet News Hour: Tuesday, 11-01-22
…the possible resistance in chickweed and bridging the gap between the development and implementation of technology in almond production. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features,…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
…been developed, HT and Bt traits are the most commonly used in U.S. crop production. Herbicide-tolerant seeds are also widely used in alfalfa, canola, and sugar beet production, but most…
Pumpkin Season in Full Swing
…pumpkin production and more than the next five states combined. While a lot of pumpkins are used for decoration, Illinois production is primarily for pie, which is unique from every…
Almond Update: New Industry Resource to Be Made Available at Almond Conference
…a little bit of a long name, it’s called the Almond Production Resources, but it’s really the Pest ID Booklet. It covers everything from insects, mites, vertebrates, and it even…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 10-27-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers harvest season safety tips, a new ID tool to complement other almond production…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…and crop nutrition. Marrone Bio’s portfolio of 18 products helps a wide range of growers – from row crops and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production…
Inflation Boosting Prices, Lowering Sales of Organic Products
…this year. The Organic Produce Network says that generated a 4.1 percent increase in total organic dollars but also contributed to a decline of 4.5 percent in organic volume compared…