DepositPhotos image The Farm Service Agency recently adjusted reporting requirements for crop acreage to take vertical farming and other urban ag and innovative production practices into account. Rod Bain has…
Sipcam Agro USA Introduces Liquid Organic Alternative to Compost for Permanent Crops
Sipcam Agro USA is promoting its product, Annuity, as an effective alternative to traditional compost for permanent crop growers. In a recent interview, Douglas Phelps, Director of Specialized Solutions at…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-28-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show we learn about the regenerative, permanent tree crop, pongamia, and its uses. We also talk with best…
Automation at FIRA Tackles Labor Challenges in Agriculture
…now in its third iteration, focused heavily on addressing labor challenges through automation in California’s specialty crop agriculture sector. According to Walt Duflock, Vice President of Innovation at Western Growers,…
FIRA USA Brings Agricultural Robotics to California
…diverse crops, offers a fitting backdrop for the event. While much of ag robotics focuses on Midwest row crops like corn and soybeans, FIRA USA includes solutions tailored for specialty…
Automation Takes Center Stage at FIRA USA Event
…year at the Yolo County Fairgrounds near Sacramento, California, the event highlights solutions designed to improve efficiency and sustainability, particularly for specialty crop production. Paul Welbig, Director of Precision Technology…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…control advisors, certified crop advisors, and really all other almond industry professionals,” said Jenny Nicolau, Associate Director of Industry Relations and Global Communications at the Almond Board. “We’re offering nearly…
Applications Now Open for OFRF’s 2025 Farmer-Led Trials Program
…testing new practices, inputs, crop varieties, or animal breeds to improve both profitability and sustainability. The program is open to all organic or transitioning farmers, and OFRF encourages organizations supporting…
Video: Secretary Vilsack On USDA Efforts for Farmers and Communities Affected by Hurricanes
…assistance for farmers, from crop insurance to the livestock indemnity program to emergency conservation assistance,” Secretary Vilsack explained, stressing the importance of making sure applications are processed swiftly. The USDA…
USDA Awards $25 Million to Support Specialty Crop Exports
…projects under its new Assisting Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE) initiative. The program, launched in January 2024, aims to reduce non-tariff trade barriers for U.S. specialty crops like fruits, vegetables, tree…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-09-24
…us to talk about the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance and the needs for Specialty Crops in the next farm bill. Some concerns include improving the economic sustainability of growers…
Integrating AI in Pest Management
…use, which benefits both the environment and crop yields. Moreover, the integration of AGI into strawberry farming can lead to better data collection and analysis, optimizing farming practices. The potential…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 10-04-24
…crop insurance and conservation programs, including simplified loss documentation and flexible indemnity payment procedures. The USDA is also reducing requirements for programs like the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) and Emergency…
EPA Finalizes Rule to Reinstate Pesticide Safety Zones
Immigrants are hired to spray pesticide on the blueberry crop exposing them to dangerous chemicals. DepositPhotos image The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized a rule to restore the…