I’m Mark Oppold with today’s American Agriculture History Minute. Vintage wheeled tractor. Retro machine for farming in the countryside. An ancient vehicle for plowing and cultivating the land. A tractor…
FIRA USA Aligns with UC ANR Mission
Autonomous tractor working on the field. By Scharfsinn/DepositPhotos The Fira USA 2024 event coming up in October will highlight robotic and autonomous farming solutions in action. Chief Innovation Officer for…
A Good Year for California Beef Industry, But Challenges Remain
…marketing at sales yards. Only a few regulatory issues are inhibiting the ranchers. The loss of stock and sales yards has become prominent, as Arnold says, “We have to drive…
Unique Pumpkin Varieties Mark the Beginning of the Fall Season
…& Sons is largely based on consumer trends reported from wholesale buyers like supermarkets. Grocery stores are already amping up sales for Halloween candy and decorations, so preparedness for the…
Voices of the Valley: Cantaloupe 411 with Garrett Patricio of Westside Produce
Did you know that California farmers produce nearly 75% of all cantaloupes grown in the US? That makes for a total of $300 million in nationwide market sales. In this…
Profit Downturn for Global Ag Traders
…profits because of multiple challenges. On the equipment side, farm and construction maker CNH Industrial lowered its full-year profit forecast for the second time as slowing tractor and combine demand…
Pork Industry Impact on U.S. Economy
…sales generated from hog marketings and pork processing support a total economic contribution of more than $37 billion in personal income, $62 billion in value added (GDP), and more than…
Agricultural Land Values Still High
…said Jay VanGorden, Farmers National Company Area Sales Manager for the Eastern Region. If you’re considering selling, he said things look good now and for the next few months. “If…
AgNet News Hour, Friday, 07-05-24
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s AgNet News Hour, hosted by Sabrina Halvorson. On today’s show, western states’ payroll costs are outpacing increases in farm sales, and funding opportunities…
Payroll Costs for California Farmers Increased 244 Percent in 20 Years
…appear to be outpacing any increases in the sale value of agricultural products. “In California, that increase in payroll costs exceeded the increase in total farm sales by a sizable…
Make Ag Safety a Priority
Making ag safety a priority. That’s coming up on This land of Ours. A farm tractor and the attached cart lay on their side in a ditch By Ken Felepchuk/Shutterstock…
Study Details How Another Trade War with China Could Harm California Farmers
…nuts like almonds and pistachios being particularly vulnerable. California’s dependency on the Chinese market varies by product. Cotton exports to China account for 30.1 percent of their sales, while livestock…
Controlling Fire Ants in Almond Orchards
…Can be used up to water’s edge To learn more about Extinguish® Professional Fire Ant Bait and to find a list of regional sales representatives near you, visit CentralAntControl.com or call 800.347.8272….
$1.3 Million Raised for 4-H Through Clover Campaign
Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with the National 4-H Council, announced that its Paper Clover Campaign raised over $1.3 million for 4-H youth nationwide, moving the fundraiser’s grand total to…