…for Specialty Crops (FSCSC) program for eligible 2022 costs through January 31. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) is making up to $200 million available to eligible producers through the program….
Research into Bee Health May Lower Winter Colony Losses
…have identified a specific metabolic pathway that controls how honey bees apportion their body’s resources such as energy and immune response in reaction to stresses such as winter’s cold temperatures,…
Week in Review: Lawmakers Call for Better Water Management & Cover Crops Helping Absorb Rain
As California experiences several atmospheric rivers bringing substantial precipitation to the state, lawmakers are highlighting the need for better water management. Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers…
AgNet News Hour: Wednesday, 01-18-23
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers the ideal spring conditions for fruit development in vineyards, cover crops in orchards…
Cover Crops Prove Valuable During Recent Storms
Cover crops provide a variety of benefits to growers and the recent storm systems that came through California demonstrated multiple advantages. Chris Sayer from Petty Ranch in Ventura County said…
California Chill Report: Storm Impacts on How Trees Experience Chill
…accumulation. The impact on winter chill has less to do with overall temperatures and more to do with sun exposure. “When we have these overcast days or these stormy, cloudy…
Almond Matters: Bloom Prep for Different Weather Scenarios
…the past few weeks, but several areas of the state experienced temperatures in the mid-70s for multiple days in mid-February last year. Field Development Manager for Valent U.S.A., Pat Clay…
USDA Providing Additional Farmer Support Through a Variety of Programs
…ways USDA is attempting to address rising fertilizer costs. Up to $88 million will be invested in 21 potentially viable projects in 15 states, intended to increase fertilizer production. The…
Food Prices Drop in December BUT …..
…decline. The December drop was driven by a steep decline in the international vegetable oil price and declining cereal and meat prices. However, that was counterbalanced by rising prices in…
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
…rising costs. Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an…
Eggs Double in Price During 2022
…to almost $3.60 in 2022. While part of the increase is due to the rising price of chicken feed, the real culprit is highly pathogenic avian influenza. It’s infected more…
New Year’s Resolutions for the Farm
…make New Year’s resolutions for conservation on the farm. Ciji Taylor, USDA Public Affairs Specialist, gives some suggestions in an online article, including: Incorporate cover crops into your operation. Extend…
Almond Update: Looking Forward to 2023 with Industry Optimism
…navigating in 2022 have largely been out of growers’ control. The conflict in Ukraine and its impact on petroleum prices and the ripple effect that has, rising labor costs, and…
MSOB: Broadening Approach to Biocontrol Research to Look for Untapped Potential
…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 –…