…helping entrepreneurs tailor proven technologies for farmers to ease weed control, harvest, and other farming tasks. Applications for the program are open now through January 8th. For more information, go…
Natural Disaster Costs to California Agriculture
…the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Here are some of the key findings: According to USDA, there are 1.9 million farms in the United States that are responsible for producing…
Almond Update: Conference Session Highlights Post-Harvest IPM
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference featured an insightful session on integrated pest management (IPM) for post-harvest pest control, moderated by Gabriele Ludwig, Director of Environmental Affairs for the Almond Board…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-19-24
…hosts acknowledge the beneficial applications of drones in agriculture, such as crop monitoring and livestock management. They consider the potential future need for airspace rights above private properties and the…
NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support Agricultural Traditions
…for Tribal agriculture and natural resources management, supporting the cultural traditions and economic well-being of Tribal communities across the country. NRCS Introduces New Strategy to Strengthen Tribal Partnerships and Support…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-18-24
…Bird Flu Management plans for agriculture operations. Sabrina Halvorson speaks with Mark Cady, Senior Environmental Scientist at the California Department of Food and Agriculture and President of the California Chapter…
More Funding for Screwworm Management
…resources to respond to recent cases of New World screwworm in livestock in southern Mexico and Central America. Rusty Halvorson has more. More Funding for Screwworm Management What to Look…
NCBA Pushes Back Against Dietary Guidelines
…iron and B vitamins, all for under 170 calories. Research also links beef to muscle health, heart health, and weight management. The NCBA urges flexibility in nutrition advice, allowing Americans…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 12-11-24
…farmland, destroying crops, and damaging infrastructure including homes, roads, and irrigation systems. The hosts address the broader implications for water management and insurance in the area, noting the challenges farmers…
AgNet News Hour Monday, 12-09-24
…to discuss his research on groundwater nitrates in California. Isaiah, a professor specializing in land, air, and water resources, elaborates on his work focused on optimizing water management in agricultural…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 12-06-24
…the historical and current patterns of subsidence, the role of managed aquifer recharge, and the importance of strategic water management to mitigate subsidence impacts. We also feature an excerpt from…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 12-05-24
…as ensuring adequate supply and supporting growers through policy advocacy. Later, Greg Jones from Firestone AG provides insights into tractor tire management to prevent overloading and save fuel, emphasizing the…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 12-03-24
…talks with Karl McDermott, Chief SaaS Officer of DeltaTrack. DeltaTrak, Inc. is a leader in cold chain management and temperature monitoring solutions, offering an extensive range of data loggers, cloud-based…
A View of Farm Irrigation and Water Management
Seedling vegetable beds with drip irrigation system DepositPhotos image USDA’s latest edition of its Irrigation and Water Management Survey offers insights into farm irrigation. Rod Bain has more. A View…