…commodities are projected to rise by $66.3 billion or 14 percent from the previous year to reach $525.3 billion this year. Production expenses will also increase by $44 billion to…
AgNet News Hour: Monday, 09-05-22
…of organic production is pushing the need for more grower resources and the federal milk order is worth about an extra $1/cwt for California producers. Tune in to the show…
USDA Updates Crop Insurance Plans to Broaden Access
…for many producers, including specialty crop, organic and direct market producers. The Whole-Farm Revenue Protection program protects all eligible commodities on a farm under one insurance policy. The Micro Farm…
Weed Management Technology Survey Seeking Grower Feedback
…overall grower interest. “In terms of the environmental factors, it’s going to ask for soil type, soil moisture, production size. But then also what specific types of autonomous weed control…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 09-01-22
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers western ag groups seeking quick action for IRA water conservation funding, peach production…
Interest Expense Ratio for Agriculture Stays Even with 20-year Average
…forecasts, despite the pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic reduced demand for agricultural commodities. The interest expense ratio is calculated by dividing interest expenses by the sum of the value of production…
Farm Groups Encourage Swift and Effective Utilization of Drought Response Funding
…and local water managers to continue the development of voluntary action. Other areas of focus for the ag groups include the proper consideration be given to the loss of production…
Tools for Varroa Management Guide
…have been approved for release since the 7th edition was released in 2018. Varroa mites represent one of the greatest threats to honey bee health, honey production, and pollination services….
California Receives Nearly $24 Million in Specialty Crop Support
…with production, market expansion, and overall competitiveness of the industry. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
USDA Invests $15 Million in Conservation Innovation Grants
…to address issues of water, air, and soil quality in agricultural production. “The challenges that farmers and ranchers face require innovative solutions to support their continued ability to produce the…
Week in Review: California Farm Bill Priorities & Genetic Approaches to Tomato Pest
…pest. President Joe Biden has signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, with substantial investments in conservation. A new Organic Transition Initiative is being supported by an investment…
VofV: New Zealand Forecasts the Future of Agriculture Amid Climate Change
…example: Growers of kiwifruit already anticipate production moving from New Zealand’s North Island to the South Island, a complete upheaval of the current process. In addition, he gives a preview…
Ukrainian Grain Shipments Helping Global Supplies
…half of where they were last year, but that was an improvement from their projections the month before the corridor existed,” she said. “Each month, global production estimates are getting…
MSOB: Biological Sector Garnering More Interest from Large Companies
…and fruits and vegetables to tree nuts, vines, and greenhouse production – operate more sustainably while increasing their return on investment. For educational webinars and biological IPM programs, visit MarroneBio.com….