By welcomia/DepositPhotos image There’s hope that ongoing farm challenges will begin to ease in the near future. Fresno County Farm Bureau CEO Ryan Jacobson said that it’s been a tough…
USDA Supporting Research to Address Palmer Amaranth
…about overall efficacy and environmental impact increase. Weed challenges cost American farmers approximately $33 billion in losses every year, with Palmer amaranth a prime example as the weed impacts a…
Addressing Farm Labor Challenges Through Technology
…to address some of the short and long-term labor challenges in farming. Chief Innovation Officer for UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, Gabe Youtsey, said addressing labor issues requires a multifaceted…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 09-19-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show addressing farm labor challenges through technology. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen…
Details of How 4-Bale Module Averaging Pilot Program Will Work
…(AMS) Angie Snyder provided some of the details of the new program for cotton growers. “And the pilot aims to facilitate the industry in improving the efficiency in shipping cotton….
Mississippi River Levels Falling Again
…again, making shipping goods difficult. Farm Policy News says the low levels are forcing barge companies to put limits on how much cargo they can carry and cutting into farm…
California Dairy Industry Adapts to Challenges with Efficiency Improvements
In a panel reviewing the economic and societal changes impacting agricultural production, Geoffrey Vanden Heuvel with the Milk Producers Council highlighted the state of the California dairy industry. As a…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 09-06-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, a new record for Fresno County ag values, but there are still challenges with the margins for…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 09-04-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, farm buyouts seem more attractive as challenges continually compound. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features,…
HPAI Spreads to Three California Dairy Herds
…symptoms on August 25. “It’s a tough time for those dairy farmers given the economic challenges they face,” says Karen Ross, California’s Secretary of Agriculture. “We’re approaching this with the…
California Wine Industry Facing Several Challenges
Jeff Bitter of Allied Grape Growers was on a panel at a recent California Department of Food and Agriculture meeting highlighting some of the challenges for growers in the state….
Lawmakers Call for Improvements to Foreign Land Ownership Disclosure Process
…Tom Vilsack, the senators detail the challenges that arise from the current foreign land ownership disclosure process. The lawmakers stress that accurate data is crucial and are pushing for answers…
Agriculture Export Challenges for 2025
U.S. Agriculture exports will face challenges in Fiscal Year 2025. That’s coming up on This Land Of Ours. Cargo ship loading grain into its open hulls in a port. Image…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…for fire insurance. Arnold said that many ranchers’ fire insurance is being canceled, creating other challenges because lending institutions require fire insurance to support the industry. Another issue experienced in…