…reaching a peak in 2022, farmer incomes have significantly declined, primarily due to lower corn and grain prices. With tighter farm budgets, many growers have postponed or canceled purchases of…
American Agriculture History Minute: Midlings Purifier Installed for Wheat Growers
Midlings Purifier (1865) Courtesy of The Weekly Northwestern Miller (July 1, 1892)/Wikimedia image I’m Mark Oppold with an American Agriculture History Minute. American Agriculture History Minute: Midlings Purifier Installed for…
Verdant Robotics Showcases Precision Sprayer at World Ag Expo
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Mexico Repeals GMO Corn Ban Following USMCA Arbitration Ruling
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Agronomic Minute: UPL Highlights Benefits of Axios Fungicide for Almond Growers
…bloom-time and summertime diseases, making it a versatile option for almond growers. With a 14-day PHI, it offers growers the flexibility to incorporate it into their spray programs throughout the…
37th annual California Small Farm Conference Coming Up
…SARE Western Farmer/Rancher Research & Outreach Grant. Marney Blair, Compost Consultant, Fulcrum Farm Emma Wade, Farmer Sponsored Content Let’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On Dairy Animals –…
American Agriculture History Minute: Ohio, Early Agriculture Capital
…the early 1800s as western expansion continued. Many settlers, after the hard trek over the Appalachians, fell in love with the plains of Ohio and industries continued to grow. By…
AgroLiquid Expert Discusses Fertilizer Budgeting and Long-Term Crop Management
…emphasized the importance of data-driven decision-making for growers. Rogers highlighted that farmers should regularly pull soil and tissue samples to assess nutrient levels. By analyzing this data, growers can determine…
CattleFax Forecasts Continued Strong Demand and High Price Outlook for Cattle Producers
…U.S. For Mexico and the Southwestern U.S., producers will see drought acreage increase as it has nationwide since June. “Drought will likely increase across the Western U.S. this spring and…
Almond Update: Almond Board Secures Additional Funding to Boost Global Market Development
…pushes. Crucially, the USDA’s support helps maximize the impact of grower-funded assessment dollars. Almond growers contribute to ABC’s budget through mandatory assessments, which fund critical industry programs, including research, food…
Valent Midwinter Strategies for Managing Pests and Weeds in Orchards
DepositPhotos image January is the time when orchard growers are preparing for the season ahead. Valent Field Market Development Specialist Todd Burkdoll provides pest and weed management steps that can…
Agronomic Minute: New Fungicide Offers Almond Growers a Fresh Approach
…growers who export almonds. For growers interested in Axios, UPL representatives are available for guidance. “They can contact their UPL sales representative or visit our website for more information,” Rieser…
California Lettuce Growers see Increase in Compliance Costs
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Project Apis m Promotes Cover Crops for Pollinator Health
…Almond Conference. Brett LeDuc, Climate Smart Habitat Manager, highlighted the program’s mission to enhance pollinator habitats and soil health in agricultural systems. “We give away free cover crops to growers,”…