A new video produced by the American Farm Bureau Federation shines a spotlight on the frustrations of the nation’s farmers in finding workers to harvest their crops. While the video…
Drought Resistant Plants
…many of which survive in cultivation today and can help you to produce more in your garden with less water. Drought-tolerant crops include some of the most storied foodstuffs in…
Surface Irrigation Technology Saves Water, Money
…savings.” Labor Challenges and Rising Cost Bali says labor is thin anyways and to have the proper people in those positions to manage water is a challenge and expensive. “To…
Avocado Growers Face Obstacles but Harvest More Fruit
…said, describing the previous crop as “mediocre at best.” The current crop, she said, showed avocado growers their limitations at estimating their crops beforehand. “We kept missing fruit buds on…
Agri View: Fire Ant Problem
…impact on agriculture and natural resources by damaging crops, agricultural equipment, and impacting wildlife. As an urban pest, IFA are a nuisance pest and can cause allergic reactions including rare…
Agri View: Labor Shortages
…nearly 80 percent of raisin and berry growers were unable to find enough employees to prune trees and vines or pick crops. This is a problem for all facets of…
Agri View: Cotton Harvesting
…is one of the final steps in the production of cotton crops, it is one of the most important. The crop must be harvested before weather can damage or completely…
Forecasting Temperatures Easier Than Rain
Predicting precipitation in California can be a hard task. Forecasting temperatures for the state is much easier and climatologists say there is a clear warming trend. Forecasting Temperatures Easier Than…
Identifying Ants First Step in Control
…a species you need to worry about. It’s not going to feed directly on those nuts. In other crops such as grapes, it is a pest in those crops.” Identifying…
USDA Sets 2015 PLC Wheat, Oats Payment Rates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set Price Loss Coverage payment rates for 2015 crops of wheat at 61 cents per bushel and oats at 28 cents per bushel. However,…
Foodkeeper App Improved
…storage of food. In the update posted to the Google Play and iTunes stores, users will find a new setting menu offering language options and the ability to display temperatures,…
Agri View: Money Crops
Everett Griner talks about money growing on trees in today’s Agri View. Money Crops From: USDA Economic Research Service Fruit and Tree Nuts The U.S. fruit and tree nuts industry…
Drone Rules Ease Concerns, Should Increase Ownership
…will increase ownership of drones. “If you asked FAA last month, they would say that a farmer flying a drone to look at his crops is illegal. It’s commercial use,”…
Farming from the Heart- Our Future
In the agriculture industry we understand the circle of life quite well. The seasons change, the crops are harvested, the animals go to feed the world. And by the next…