Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers USDA providing up to $200 million to purchase local food for schools, specialty…
VofV: AI on the Farm: Sensing What Humans Can’t
…human intelligence when it comes to managing the health of specialty crops. With the right kind of technology, AI can mimic the boots-on-the-ground approach favored by humans – but it…
Strawberry Varieties to Grow so They’ll Taste Better Than Store Bought
…may be your best bet. Everbearing types, such as ‘Quinault’, produce two crops (one in June and one in September). Day-neutral types, such as ‘Tristar’, will produce a continual but…
Agronomic Minute: OpenAg Seeks to Bolster Food System Sustainability
…Technical Service Lead for Specialty Crops Joe Vassios said the effort focuses on collaboration in developing innovative solutions. “There are a couple of really good examples. The first of these…
Wineries to Work Through Smoke Exposure with More Understanding of Impact
…explained. “Particularly with short crops now under our belt, and the supply demand situation in being in much better balance, I think you’re going to see a more cooperative environment…
Conservation Stewardship Program Deadline Extended to April 15
…Some of the CSP activities include cover crops, grazing management, and ecologically based pest management. CSP also promotes the implementation of technologies like advanced irrigation water management techniques and precision…
Cost of Production Concerns Detailed in Farm Bureau Reports
…commodity prices,” Duvall explained in a news release. “Higher prices for crops are getting a lot of attention right now and of course help farmers balance the books, but when…
Spring Vegetable Crop Research Update April 6
…Westside Research and Extension Center with and overview of pest and disease concerns in Central Valley vegetable crops from Fresno County Farm Advisor Tom Turini. Zach Bagley from the California…
VofV: Navigating Climate Change – A Guide on How to Use Technology to Foster Climate-Resilient Agriculture
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s Mariana Vasconcelos, an agtech prodigy who started her ag…
Program Helping Protect Pollinators from Invasive Pests
…value, particularly for specialty crops such as almonds and other nuts, berries, fruits, and vegetables. Unfortunately, the honey bees are also vulnerable to invasive pests like parasitic mites, viruses, and…
VofV: Are Farm Robots Making a Dent in the Agriculture Labor Gap?
…out more at WGA.com. As the labor shortage in agriculture worsens and farmers struggle to get their crops harvested, are today’s harvest robots making a dent in the ag labor…
Current USDA Organic Survey Open Until April 4
…April 4. The purpose of the survey is to get a better understanding of the overall organic industry, through gathering information on certified organic crops and various livestock commodities. “We…
Cover Crop Initiative Deadline Extended Through March 10
…in funding support is being provided by NRCS in an effort to improve soil health on agricultural lands through EQIP. Cover crops offer a variety of benefits to producers, including…
House Ag Hearing to Review Farm Bill
…vegetables. However, in 2008, Title X was added to the bill and focused on programs for specialty crops. Listen to today’s National Spotlight for comments from California Representative Jim Costa…