USDA and NASA Expand Efforts in Space and on Earth

Cathy Isom tells us how the USDA and NASA are using satellites to better monitor soil moisture and detect wildfires.

Nominations Needed for Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame
The Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for new inductees through 5:00 p.m., Aug. 1. The Hall of Fame honors men and women who have made lasting contributions to the state and to mentoring of youth, who represent the future of agriculture. The Hall of Fame has honored 173 inductees since 1980. These […]
Netting for Seedless Mandarins in California
Jesse Silva of Kings River Packing recently discussed with AgNet West’s Nick Papagni the increasing use of netting in California citrus orchards. This practice is used for seedless mandarin production in particular. “There’s really been a push for seedless mandarins in the industry,” Silva said. “Over the last 10 years, we’ve all worked diligently to […]