Sonoma County farmers are facing some significant challenges with proposed local ballot Measure J seeking to ban operations that can be classified as concentrated animal feeding operations. There have been…
Adverse Weather and Flooding Take a Toll on Monterey Crop Values
…values from the previous year, with a total production value of $4.35 billion. Crop values were impacted by market demand and labor challenges. However, the decrease was mainly due to…
Dairy Producers Fighting for Their Right to Farm in Sonoma County
Sonoma County farmers are facing some significant challenges in the form of ballot Measure J. The ballot proposal seeks to ban operations that can be classified as concentrated animal feeding…
Almond Update: Crop Forecast Comes Down as Shipments Set a Record
…inventory got backed up because of shipping issues in California ports and then followed by a couple of large crops,” Turner explained. “So, we’ve worked our way through that.” The…
Biologicals in Agriculture: Benefits and Challenges
…to biological advancements and overcoming the challenges experienced from water, land, and application restrictions. “We really want growers to want to expand here, where we have so many God-given benefits…
Almond Update: Looking to the Future with Biologicals
…bullet fix to production challenges. However, they will likely have an important role as part of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system. Working to understand where biological options may fit…
Collaboration Between Industry and Researchers at the Heart of the Salinas Biological Summit
…Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), said that educating growers on biological inputs is the first step towards the expansion of the farm management toolbox. “Many challenges facing growers are…
Michigan Cherry Production Keeps National Totals Up
…saw a 37.7% increase from last year’s crop. “We did have some freeze challenges that really limited the crop there. So, with that big increase, it is still a very…
Several Factors Contributing to Decreased Agricultural Trade Values
…significant change from the historical trend of agricultural trade surpluses. To address these challenges, AFBF suggests policy changes are needed to reduce labor costs, negotiate better trade deals, and increase…
Almond Update: Significant Market Potential for Almonds in Turkey
…year, Turkey imported 125 million pounds. So, they’re far from meeting their domestic needs with their own production,” said Schneller. As with any market, however, there are some challenges. Economic…
NCBA Calls USDA Proposed Rule “Direct Attack”
…proposed rule would tackle longstanding challenges around interpretations of unfairness and competitive injury for the livestock, meat, and poultry sectors. However, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) issued a statement…
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 06-20-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights the impact of ag labor challenges on the fresh produce industry and the…
Almond Matters: Pest Management Priorities Prior to Hull Split
…of applications, considering the current economic challenges. “I put on DiPel every time we treat, just as a matter of prevention. A pound of DiPel with whatever I’m spraying. It’s…
Groundwater Recharge Efforts Gain Momentum in San Joaquin Valley
…This increase was fueled by expanded engagement from new Groundwater Sustainability Agencies, despite challenges like limited surface water access. Key methods driving this surge include dedicated recharge basins, which accounted…