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Lasers for Vegetable Crop Weed Control
California Ag Today
Could an autonomous self-driving weed control unit help offset some farm labor challenges?
Heat Hits Barley Crop and Cleaner Air Boosts Corn Soybean Yields
The Agribusiness Update
This summer's heat is taking a toll on the barley crop, and cleaner air since 1999 is boosting yields for corn and barley crops.
California Melon Demand/Challenges and Oregon Adopts Ag Heat Rules
The Agribusiness Update
California-grown melon demand remains high amid challenges, and Oregon adopts emergency heat rules for farmworkers.
Ag Workforce Challenges
California Ag Today
Labor-related challenges continue to plague many farming operations
Prunes for Women's Cardio Health and NPPC on Labor Shortage
The Agribusiness Update
Eating prunes appear to help women improve their cardiovascular health, and NPPC launches campaign highlighting the vital role of foreign workers across pork industry.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Walla Walla Sweet Onion harvest is underway and the drought and heat is creating challenges.
Little Change in Food Prices and What Worries Producers Most
The Agribusiness Update
An AFBF survey shows little change in prices of summer cookout foods, and a poll shows what worries you most about produce industry.
Great Georgia Pollinator Census and What Worries Producers Most
The Agribusiness Update
The Great Georgia Pollinator Census is happening this summer and you're invited to take part, and survey shows what worries you most about produce industry.
Walla Walla Sweet Onions Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Walla Walla Sweet Onion harvest is underway and the drought and heat is creating challenges.
Farm Bill Should Include Crop Insurance and Private Property Protection
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers from across the country urge Congress to include crop insurance with the next Farm Bill, and California law allowing labor organizations to enter private farm property ruled unconstitutional.
Vineyard Automation and Labor Challenges
California Ag Today
Winegrape producers have adopted equipment for vineyard operations beyond just harvest.
Cherry Harvest Update Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Cherry Harvest Update Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Cherry harvest is underway and looking good, but the challenges keep coming.
Pallet Shortage and JBS Pays $11-million in Cyber Attack
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers now coping with shortage of wooden pallets for shipping, and JBS pays $11-million in ransomware cyberattack.
Mechanical Wine Grape Harvesting and Border Dangers for Farmers
The Agribusiness Update
More and more wine grapes are being harvested mechanically, and dangers continue at Southern Border for farmers and ranchers.
COVID HOUSING CHANGES Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
COVID HOUSING CHANGES Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
WAFLA Executive Director Dan Fazio shares his relief after state revises farmworker housing regulations.
Addressing Labor Challenges Through Automation
Farm of the Future
Is automation the answer to farm labor challenges?
Research WA Wine Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
The Washington State Wine Commission provides, for the 5th straight year, over a million dollars for grape and wine research.
Univ. Florida-Australia Collaboration and Potato Sales Catch Up
The Agribusiness Update
University of Florida and Australian group collaborating on research in vanilla, mangoes and passionfruit, and potato sales catching up with pre-pandemic levels.