A team of crop pest management and food safety researchers in the U.S. is conducting a survey to gather information on field equipment sanitation practices in agriculture. The study addresses…
Fertilizer Research Act to Analyze Drivers of High Costs
…costs. It also addresses concerns raised by farmers regarding the availability and cost fluctuations of crop nutrients, especially after disruptions caused by global events, such as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine….
USDA Opens Enrollment for ARC and PLC Programs for 2024 Crop Year
…cropland. Image credit: FSA/ARC-PLC/License: Creative Commons/by Wikivisual Producers can choose between ARC-County (ARC-CO) or PLC for crop-by-crop protection, or ARC-Individual (ARC-IC) for overall farm protection. While election changes are optional…
AgNet Weekly: USDA Assistance for Distressed Borrowers
…on political issues. While most agriculture news podcasts focus primarily on Midwest crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative…
California Chill Report: Understanding the Nuances of Cold Temperatures
Cold temperatures are a critical part of crop development, with trees requiring a certain amount of cold during the dormant season. UC Cooperative Extension Orchard Systems Advisor, Kat Jarvis-Shean said…
Changing Climate Means More Pests for Almonds, Peaches, Walnuts
…insect population that poses a threat to the specialty crops industry. Led by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the University of California, the research shows populations…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 12-12-23
…a grant that supports varroa mite management will also support specialty crops. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina…
AgNet Weekly: Alexis Taylor on Trade Missions for Specialty Crops
…crops, we uniquely understand specialty crops, their regions, and their related industries. AgNet Weekly also traverses the legislative issues of the livestock industry and other matters related to California and…
Farm Bill, Specialty Crops Discussed During House Ag Member Day
…investment, and most importantly, safeguard food and national security.” While many of the legislators discussed crop insurance, Congressman Rick Allen of Georgia talked about the needs of specialty crop growers….
AgNet News Hour, Thursday, 12-07-23
…crop options in vineyards. Tune in for these news stories, interviews, features, and more. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina…
Increasing Market Opportunities for California Pistachios
…Growers, Richard Matoian said they expect the crop to come in around 1.5 billion pounds. Initial estimates projected about 1.3 billion pounds. Fortunately, worldwide demand has remained robust. “We had…
Good Farming Practices Updated by USDA
…will not impact their crop insurance. We are supporting stewardship-minded producers as well as the crop insurance agents selling insurance with clearer, simpler policy around conservation practices.” The Good Farming…
Almond Matters: Putting Dormancy Programs into Action
…stay clean” philosophy. Burkdoll recognizes the economic pressures on growers, with lower crop prices, increased costs of crop protection materials, rising labor expenses, and expensive diesel fuel. However, he underscores…
Mating Disruption Incentives Made Possible Through CDFA
…the eastern San Joaquin Valley. Collaborating on this initiative are key players including the Almond Board of California (ABC), the University of California Cooperative Extension, and crop consultants partnering with…