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Bomb Cyclone
Fruit Grower Report
Depending on where you get your weather news, you might be convinced the recent “bomb cyclone” that brought severe winds to Washington state was caused by climate change, but University of Washington Atmospheric Sciences professor Cliff Mass has a different take.
Can Robotics Lead to Farming Better Rather Than Bigger?
Farm of the Future
Australian farmer Andrew Bate says as his farm grew, he noticed the downsides to farming more and more acres.
Ag Tractor Sales Down and National 4-H Beyond Ready
The Agribusiness Update
Sales of ag tractors dropped 19% in September compared to September of last year, and the national 4-H program launched Beyond Ready, a nationwide initiative designed to empower ten million young people with skills, resilience, and confidence.
Southern Blight in Tomatoes and High Temps in Late August
The Agribusiness Update
Spurred by moisture and warm soil temperatures, the fungal disease southern blight is moving north from tomatoes in southern San Joaquin Valley to the Sacramento Valley, and temps are soaring across much of the country this final week of August with rain and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
Southern Blight in Tomatoes and High Temps in Late August
The Agribusiness Update
Spurred by moisture and warm soil temperatures, the fungal disease southern blight is moving north from tomatoes in southern San Joaquin Valley to the Sacramento Valley, and temps are soaring across much of the country this final week of August with rain and severe weather from Texas to the Carolinas.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
California Livestock & Wolves and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Farmers and ranchers gathered in Sacramento recently to advocate on policies impacting agriculture, including financial support for livestock impacted by wolves, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Tropical Storm Forecast and Drone Swarm Exemption
The Agribusiness Update
Meteorologists at AccuWeather are warning people and businesses to start preparing now for what could be a busy tropical storm season, and the FAA issued an exemption for “drone-swarm” agriculture for seeding and spraying crops at a fraction of the cost.
Mass Takes on Times Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Is the state of Washington currently experiencing serious drought? UW atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says that seems to be what a recent Seattle Times stories are suggesting.
Mass Takes on Times Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
Is the state of Washington currently experiencing serious drought? UW atmospheric sciences professor, Cliff Mass says that seems to be what a recent Seattle Times stories are suggesting.
FAA Clears “Drone Swarms” for Agriculture
Southeast Regional Ag News
One Texas company has been cleared for flight with a technology they claim with save farmers money.
Florida's January Weather Good and Food Safety for Super Bowl Sunday
The Agribusiness Update
Florida temps and rainfall help ease drought worries, and whether delivered or prepared at home, the Food Safety and Inspection Service has plans to protect your Super Bowl Sunday celebration from foodborne illness.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and, negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Drip Irrigation Saves Water and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Desert lettuce growers may be able to save more than 10 inches of water by converting to shallow, buried drip irrigation, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
Vilsack Visits Georgia and UN May Skip Ag on Climate Adaptation
The Agribusiness Update
Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack was in Georgia last week promoting USDA's school meals and sustainable aviation fuel, and negotiators at the UN climate summit may skip over food and agriculture while assembling a final statement on climate adaptation.
El Nino Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington Atmospheric Science Professor Cliff Mass says we have officially turned to an El Nino weather pattern.
El Nino Pt 1
Fruit Grower Report
University of Washington Atmospheric Science Professor Cliff Mass says we have officially turned to an El Nino weather pattern.
Potato Outlook 2023 Pt 2
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Potato Commission Executive Director, Chris Voigt says from what he's hearing, this year's potato crop is looking pretty good.
Potato Outlook 2023 Pt 1
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington Potato Commission Executive Director, Chris Voigt says from what he's hearing, this year's potato crop is looking pretty good.
Raspberry Harvest 2023 Pt 2
Fruit Grower Report
Washington Red Raspberry harvest is underway and, after the past two seasons, Mark Van Mersbegen, owner of Markwell Raspberry Farm and President of the Washington Red Raspberry Commission, so far ... so good!