…frost that came through in the spring resulted in some substantial damage depending on the region. Driver said the frost wiped out some grape crops and forced some tough decisions…
Fresno County Agriculture Hits $8 Billion Milestone
…previous year, with some crops changing position. Altogether, the top ten crops accounted for nearly $6.4 billion of the total value. Almonds and grapes continued to dominate production, with each…
AgNet News Hour: Thursday, 11-03-22
…of the upcoming tree crops workshops, and Fresno County dethroned at the top producing ag county. Tune in to the show for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Deadline Nearing to Apply for $63 Million in Conservation Funding Assistance
…CSP provides payments to farmers and ranchers that are actively engaged in conservation activities on their operations. Conservation activities include ecologically-based pest management, buffer strips, and cover crops. The practices…
Farmers Say Cover Crops Are On 40 Percent of Cropland
A look at how farmers are using cover crops. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. Oats Cover Crop Shutterstock image A new USDA survey says cover crops are…
Genetically Engineered Crop Acreage Grows
A look at genetically engineered crops. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. USDA’s Economic Research Service says genetically engineered seeds were commercially introduced in the U.S. for major…
Warm, Dry Winter Expected to Complicate Drought Conditions
…projected to persist in parts of the West. A La Niña weather pattern is expected to appear for the third consecutive winter, again prompting warmer-than-average temperatures for the Southwest. “Drought…
Third Quarter Report Shows Economic Improvement
…starting next year. We must do more.” However, much like when the gas prices were rising, the falling gas prices are not the product of politics. The lower prices are…
MSOB: Biological Control Having Positive Impact on Bagrada Bug Issues
…and 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…
Additional $30 Million in Federal Funds to Support Sites Reservoir
…every community – for feeding families, growing crops, powering agricultural businesses, and sustaining wildlife and our environment,” said Secretary Deb Haaland. “Through the investments we are announcing today, we will…
Farmers Can Now Make 2023 Crop Year Elections
…than $255 million to producers with 2021 crops that have triggered payments through ARC or PLC. Producers can elect coverage and enroll in ARC-County or PLC, which both provide crop-by-crop…
Farmers, Ag Organizations Against EPA Proposal
…sugar cane, and other crops, submitted comments calling for the agency to base decisions on credible scientific evidence. Efforts to help farmers speak out against the proposal were coordinated by…
MSOB: Biologicals Have an Opportunity in Between Organic and Traditional
…health and 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…
Global Food Insecurity Increased in 2022
Global food insecurity is rising. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. New research from USDA’s Economic Research Service announced Tuesday shows global food insecurity increased by nearly ten…