…discuss the challenges and innovations in growing crops during winter in regions like North Dakota and Minnesota. Key topics include the development of winter-hardy cash cover crops such as winter…
H-2A Program Sees Slight Increase
…cost of hiring, which already includes higher petition fees and, in some states, rising minimum wages. Many farm operators find these additional expenses difficult to absorb, particularly when commodity prices…
Initiative Offers Year-Round Soil Solutions Nationwide
…researchers, farmers, and industry partners to develop innovative crops that protect the soil and also offer financial incentives. Two examples, winter camelina and domesticated pennycress, are cold-resistant oilseed plants that…
Voices of the Valley: The Connection Between Farming, Food, and Wellness
…bodies and preventing disease to supporting a balanced lifestyle, we discuss how nutrient-rich crops play a crucial role in our well-being with insights from our health and wellness expert, Beth…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio Established as a Leader in Crop Production
…corn, soybeans, squash, and pumpkins. The Europeans introduced them to other crops such as watermelon. By the early 19th century, Ohio established itself as one of the nation’s leading states…
World Ag Expo® Announces 2025 Top-10 New Product Contest Winners
…visits to flowers, bee behavior, and environmental conditions) in permanent tree crops, seed, row, and specialty crops, such as berries, canola and more. Space 2013 │ beehero.io Seppi Miniforst Pick Up CL 175…
American Agriculture History Minute: Women’s Progression in Agriculture
…the armies. Women kept up their usual washing, cooking, and sowing, as well as tending to livestock and crops. And now, over 150 years later, women lead many agricultural associations….
Plenty Ag is Closing its Compton, California Facility
…LinkedIn post it is undergoing a strategic shift to strawberries and also cited the rising cost of doing business in California, including climbing energy costs, made operating there challenging. Plenty…
Report Warns Losing Glyphosate Could Reshape Farm Bill Costs and Policies
…Agri-Food at The Directions Group, noted that inconsistent state and federal pesticide regulations could make it difficult for farmers to effectively manage weeds and protect their crops. He emphasized that…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…regions reliant on water-intensive crops. Other significant contributors include hurricanes, flooding, and cold waves. I’m Lorrie Boyer for reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For…
Christmas Tree Industry Faces Climate and Economic Challenges
…and North Carolina. Despite its success, the industry faces mounting challenges from climate change. “With increasing temperatures, we’re seeing more drought occurring for longer periods,” Whitehill explained. “That drought is…
Commodity Groups Advocate for Economic Assistance Amid Farm Bill Delays
…new farm bill. Organizations representing a wide array of crops and livestock have expressed concern over declining farm incomes, rising production costs, and the uncertainty stemming from the expiration of…
USFWS Proposes Listing Monarch Butterfly as Threatened
…are crucial for many crops but have faced habitat loss and other challenges. It also raises important regulatory questions due to the monarch butterfly’s expansive habitat range across North America….
Almond Update: Almond Industry Sees Growth and Sustainability Milestones
…Rodriguez highlighted significant growth in demand, sustainability achievements, and the diverse benefits of almonds. Rising Demand and Market Growth In an interview immediately following the address, Turner emphasized the momentum…