…Back “Watching the solar panels take over all of that farmland in that 72-mile drive is heartbreaking,” said Rollins, referencing her childhood summers on a row crop farm in Minnesota….
Domestic Lemons in High Demand as Imports Decline
…higher demand and higher price for the domestic crop,” said Silva. Import Shift and Tariff Impacts Early in the season, the lemon market was saturated with imported fruit, which limited…
Jesse Silva Discusses California Citrus, Global Trade, Future of Farming
…like clementines that debut in November. Crop Forecast and Industry Outlook Despite an initially large crop, sizing fell short in some citrus varieties. As the season progresses, Kings River expects…
Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond
…your crop protection strategy. Growing Edge: Quash® at the Forefront: Effective Management for Alternaria and Beyond Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 06-13-25
…Burkdoll joins the show to talk crop protection, fungicide strategies for almonds, and how growers can manage this season’s volatile weather patterns. This Father’s Day weekend, while you’re firing up…
California Avocado Month Launches with Strong Supply and Soaring Demand
June marks the beginning of California Avocado Month—a celebration of one of the state’s most iconic and in-demand crops. Backed by a powerful marketing campaign led by the California Avocado…
Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine Lifted in Garden Grove
…and vegetables. Its presence threatens not only crop yield and quality but also the economic stability of farming operations and produce distribution. The quarantine removal signals that the infestation has…
From Cross-Check Rows to Modern Planting: Corn Planting
…three or four seeds into each hill. This simple yet methodical approach ensured uniformity and maximized crop spacing with the tools available at the time. By the late 1880s, agricultural…
Almond Board Launches First-Ever Production Research Summit
…crops have improved soil health and water infiltration,” he noted. “Whole orchard recycling has enhanced yields and soil carbon sequestration. And rootstock trials have boosted grower returns by as much…
Birth of the Rotary Corn Planter: A Milestone in Agricultural Innovation
…planter revolutionized row crop farming and was immediately embraced by farmers for its accuracy and efficiency. This invention marked a turning point in the mechanization of American agriculture and solidified…
CDFA Now Accepting Proposals for Biologically Integrated Farming Systems Grants
…Program. This grant opportunity supports on-farm demonstration and evaluation projects that utilize innovative, biologically-based farming systems. The goal is to promote sustainable pest management while maintaining crop yields and farm…
July 15th Deadline: FSA Urges Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports
…that provide a vital safety net.” Filing a crop acreage report ensures eligibility for essential assistance programs, including: Disaster assistance Conservation programs Crop insurance According to the FSA, a crop…
Wine Grape Growers Asked to Vote on Extension of Pierce’s Disease Program
…from destructive pests and diseases. The assessment—set at $1.25 per $1,000 of crop value based on the previous three years—funds essential research focused on vineyard health and sustainability. To pass,…
Bayer May Exit Glyphosate Business Amid Mounting Legal Pressure
…far-reaching implications for crop management, weed control practices, and the future of chemical regulation. Lorrie Boyer reporting for AgNet West. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef…