…being picked, though heat-related damage is showing up in some orchards. Prunes are also being harvested and sent for dehydration. Fig and early pomegranate harvests continue, while citrus crops like…
Opposing Views of USDA September Net Farm Income Report
…and so is the debt-to-asset ratio that’s falling.” He said prices that farmers are getting for many of their crops continued to fall. USDA protecting a 12% drop in crop…
Application Window Closing Soon for Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
…boost the competitiveness of California’s specialty crops, like fruits, nuts, and nursery plants. Non-profits, governments, and colleges can apply electronically by September 9, 2024, using the Financial Assistance Application Submittal…
AgNet News Hour, Tuesday, 09-03-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour. On today’s show, the application window for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is closing soon. Tune in for these…
California Officials Enforcing EPA Order Banning Dacthal
…both agricultural and non-agricultural settings and is typically used on crops such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions. EPA views the material’s potential harm to fetal thyroid development as…
New Technology Helping to Detect Plant Stress
…before we can see those stresses on the plant. It’s from the Davis, CA-based ag tech company InnerPlant, which creates crops that emit specific optical signals when they’re under stress…
Almond Update: Ag Business Approaches to Overcome Challenges
…that while almond harvest fortunately does not require as much labor as other crops, there is still risk related to increasing wages and OSHA standards. Diversification has helped Athwal mitigate…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…and gourds, which can be seen in stores by the beginning of September. Bryan Van Groningen, vice-presidents of the Crops and Soils division of the company, said that they are…
Impacts of Hurricane Debby on Agriculture
The impacts of Hurricane Debby on agriculture. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Image by visuals6x/DepositPhotos How have crops and livestock been affected so far by what was…
AgNet News Hour, Monday, 08-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. Today’s show highlights how California ag labor rates stack up against other specialty crop states and…
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
…which were hit by lower soy crush margins and fading demand for U.S. crops. The company’s Ag Services and Oilseeds branch suffered a 56 percent year-on-year plunge in quarterly operating…
Week in Review: Court Decision Questions Card Check & Consequences from Lack of Farm Bill
…out. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows that American specialty crop trade with China has been on the decline over the past several years. Subscribe to…
Watermelon Production Progressing Well Despite Rough Start
Bryan Van Groningen, Vice-President of Crops and Soils at Van Groningen & Sons Incorporated, shared insight into the company’s watermelon production this year. Typically planted in March, the cool, wet…
USDA Report Highlights Slowing Specialty Crop Trade with China
…U.S. exported various specialty crops to China, including $1.2 billion in tree nuts, $86 million in fresh fruit, $70 million in processed fruit, and $35 million in processed vegetables. While…