Farm of the Future
The apple industry is interested in using AI to better understand local climate and how it affects trees, especially during dormancy.
California Ag Today
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a rule to revoke most tolerances for chlorpyrifos, an organophosphate insecticide widely used in agriculture.
The Agribusiness Update
John Deere finished the year stronger than expected after aggressively cutting production and seeing solid demand for new tractors and precision ag technology, and Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Rep.
California Tree Nut Report
Line on Agriculture
Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding is being used to host seminars and promote the value of US wheat to international buyers.
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Syngenta’s Senior Manager of Federal Government and Industry Relations, Mary Kay Thatcher says she’s doubtful that a new farm bill will get done during this lame duck session of Congress.
Land & Livestock Report
Farm Bill and Disaster Help on the Table in Congress
Fruit Grower Report
Pam Lewison, Ag Director at the Washington Policy Center, says there are ways to address both immigration AND the need for labor.
Idaho Ag Today
The United States Department of Agriculture has approved the first-ever vaccine for honeybees.
Southeast Regional Ag News
Looking at the data, the United States generated 91.2 million tons of surplus food in 2023, which was 38% of total production.