Shutterstock image The California Farm Bureau reports a significant decline in San Joaquin Valley land values, attributed primarily to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA). SGMA restricts groundwater pumping, which…
Upcoming Almond Conference Tackles Challenges with Unplanted Lands
The Almond Board of California’s upcoming Almond Conference will bring vital information and practical guidance to growers facing challenging decisions around land use due to the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act…
Pilot Project Points to “Food for Opportunity”
DepositPhotos image A USDA pilot program focuses on incorporation non-traditional commodities into its McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program. Rod Bain has more. Sponsored Content Let’s Talk…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ethnic Groups Important Role in Early Agriculture
STURBRIDGE, MA: Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, Massachusetts, as seen on Jun 26, 2016. It is a living museum which re-creates life in rural New England during the 1790s through…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-30-24
…habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes… Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent /…
Farmers Supporting Monarch Butterflies
…maintaining the monarch population. “Most importantly, they [farmers] can plant milkweed or leave the milkweed that they have on their properties,” Mulica explained. He added that this slight effort can…
California Agriculture Faces Challenges but Promises Innovation, Says Secretary Ross
…at FIRA. She highlighted advancements such as autonomous tractors, robotic weeders, and new pest management tools, all designed to ease the workload for farmers. “It’s fascinating to see technology evolving…
Almond Board Prepares for December Conference
DepositPhotos image The Almond Conference, a key event for almond growers, is scheduled for December 10-12 this year. Among the topics featured are insights into new pest management strategies. Lauren…
AgNet News Hour, Wednesday, 10-23-24
…Secretary of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross on the future of ag in California and the current management of H5NX in dairy cattle. Listen to previous AgNet News Hour episodes……
Jordan College Celebrates Food, Family, and Farm Month with Community Events
…Fall Harvest barbecue that evening at Kings River Winery. The month will conclude with the 43rd annual Agribusiness Management Conference on Nov. 13, where experts will discuss agricultural trends and…
Vineyard Team Announces 2024 Sustainable Ag Expo Program Lineup
…latest research and developments in sustainable agriculture. Topics include pest management strategies, soil health, automation, and mechanization. Key presentations include: Fritz Westover (Westover Viticulture) on the impact of pruning and…
Almond Board Launches New Learning Hub for Industry Professionals
…90 hours of continuing education credits again for free.” The Almond Learning Hub features content across a broad range of subjects relevant to the almond industry, including pest management, biomass,…
New Insecticide and Biofungicide Solutions Highlighted at CAPCA Conference
…address pest control and disease management in both row and permanent crops. Shenzi, available in two formulations—Shenzi 700 and Shenzi 400—is a lepidopteran-specific insecticide offering fast-acting, long-lasting control of pests…
New Fungicide, Axios 20SC, Offers Almond Growers Disease Control and Sustainability
…Services Manager for UPL, Axios introduces a novel solution for disease management. Axios 20SC is part of a new FRAC group, 52, which has never been used in agriculture before….