…more urban trees. Studies show that trees in communities are associated with improved physical and mental health, lower average temperatures during extreme heat, increased food security, and new economic opportunities….
Ag Labor Expenses Forecast to Increase in 2023
…two-thirds incurred by the crop production sector. This is because some large specialty crops are more labor-intensive than most industries in the animal sector. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s This Land…
World Food Prices Lower in August
…soy and rapeseed oils. International palm oil prices fell moderately in August, mainly underpinned by subdued global import purchases as well as seasonally rising outputs in leading producing countries in…
Exotic Fruit Flies Especially Problematic for California This Year
…sterile insect technique developed for the Tau fruit fly. Efforts to address oriental fruit fly are currently underway in 10 counties. The pest has a significant range of crops it…
Week in Review: Table Grapes Devastated by Storm & Walnuts Set for Good Season
Wind and rain from Hurricane Hilary have dealt a significant blow to the table grape industry at a critical time of the season. VP of Crops and Soils at Van…
AgNet Weekly: Brian Kuehl on Current Trade Topics
…primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related…
Ag Market Growth Ahead
…of 9.1%. The global market for genetically modified crops is forecasted to reach $28.03 billion by 2027, displaying a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. This growth is attributed…
Strawberry Industry Thankful for Flood Assistance
…and Salinas Rivers, resulted in historic flooding and levee failures. Flooding impacted nearly five percent of local farms and caused millions in damage to crops, property, and equipment. Working in…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part Two
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
‘Most Stressful and Most Challenging’ Watermelon Season
Watermelon season has been a tough one this year after a late start due to the weather. VP of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, Bryan Van…
Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro Farm Policy Updates
…crops within WFRP are now attainable. The yield history span has expanded to a maximum of 10 years, applicable to crops not under different federal insurance. The policy has become…
California Avocado Industry Remains Resilient Through Storm
…for the California avocado industry. Earlier season weather conditions also created challenges with below-average temperatures. CAC reports that market conditions have been improving for late-season fruit, after the peak season…
California to Fund 46 Specialty Crop Projects Through 2023 SCBGP
…largest award has been presented to the Buy California Marketing Agreement. A grant award of $2.5 million is to be used to increase consumer demand for California specialty crops and…
AgNet Weekly: EATS Act Part One
…and accurate reporting. For more than 10 years, she has specialized in agriculture news focused on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely…