If you’re into specialty crop farming from any perspective, you’ll want to spend a few moments with this news post to hear about present trends in the seed industry that …
ASTA Seed Conference This Week
The annual American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference is this week in Arizona. Our Gary Cooper is there and has this report. Click to Open or Download …
ASTA: CA Seed Researcher Comments On Intellectual Property Rights
In her presentation to a Chinese delegation attending this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower Seed Conference in Arizona, Dr Cecilia Chi Nam, Director of Science and Technology …
ASTA – Intellectual Property Rights & Impact On New Seed Varieties
Vegetable Farmers throughout North America should be interested in these comments from Tim Johnson, President of Illinois Foundation Seeds Inc at this week’s American Seed Trade Association Vegetable and Flower …
ASTA – American Seed Trade Association Veggie/Flower Conference
Farmers certainly know seeds are the basis from which all crops come, but there’s a lot more going into research and development of vegetable seeds nowadays than many farmers may …
More California Sweet Potatoes Coming
The growing popularity of sweet potatoes is one reason why California sweet potato farmers are planning to increase production this year. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …
Weather Hurts Vegetable Crops
There’s been a lot of news coverage on the citrus freeze, but many other crops are facing significant weather damage. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio …
USDA Microloans for Small Farms
A new USDA program can help beginning farmers get a boost. Sabrina Hill has more. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your …
First Signs of Nectarine Crop Popping Up
The first signs of the new nectarine crop are starting to take shape in the Central Valley. It’s still up to Mother Nature before growers can start any nutrition application …
Strawberry Growers Fight Weather
Strawberry growers in Southern California are fighting the frost, but that’s not their only concern. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation from Damaging Fire AntsJuly 11, 2024Controlling …
New Website Helps With Pest Management
If you’re looking for answers when it comes to pest management problems, we have a lighting fast solution for you. A great tool for growers to make use of anytime …
Census of Agriculture Forms Due Soon
Have you returned your 2012 Census of Agriculture form? Sabrina Hill has more on why it’s important to do just that. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR …
Ag Sec Vilsack: Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture
Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Reminds Producers to Complete 2012 Census of Agriculture Census Information a Vital Tool for Evaluating USDA Programs and Services WASHINGTON, Jan. 17, 2013-Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this …
Fighting Vine Mealybug in Grapes
California grape growers are on the lookout for a dangerous pest. Sabrina Hill reports. Click to Open or Download Audio Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Protecting Your Operation …