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Study: research suggests diverse crop rotations offer stability

The USDA’s Agricultural Research Service (ARS) has released findings that suggest diverse crop rotations can mitigate risks associated with poor growing conditions, offering a potential lifeline for... more »

Meridian Growers reports erratic pistachio harvest, rising almond prices

Meridian Growers released its latest almond and pistachio crop update, which stated pistachio harvest has had a "slow and unpredictable" start this season. Pistachio orchard maturity is highly vari... more »

USDA releases California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report, production expected to drop

California walnut production is expected to drop 19% this year, with the USDA forecasting 670,000 tons for 2024, down from 824,000 tons in 2023 in its 2024 California Walnut Industry Objective Measurement Report. more »

Acres joins FCCS Passkey Program, offering advanced land intelligence tools

Acres, an intelligence platform provider, has joined Farm Credit Council Services' (FCCS) Passkey Program as its newest vendor, offering advanced land valuation and mapping tools to FCCS clients. T... more »

Bion’s nitrogen fertilizer gains OMRI listing for organic use

Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc.'s commercial 10-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer is now OMRI listed for organic use. Bion’s patented Ammonia Recovery System (ARS) captures nitrogen from manure that ... more »

Youth farmers respond to USDA discrimination financial payments

National Young Farmers Coalition is reacting to USDA discrimination financial payments. In July 2023, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened the claims process for the Discrimina... more »

Oxbo named official pistachio equipment partner for Fresno State

Specialty crop harvesting equipment and controlled application equipment manufacturer Oxbo is partnering with Fresno State University on pistachio harvesting machinery. The partnership will make Ox... more »