HLB Can Be Devastating HLB is the most devastating citrus disease worldwide and threatens all commercial citrus production. According to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service 2018 Annual Statistical Bulletin,…
Exploring the Complexity of Seed Development
…That evolution of plant breeding and seed development also relies on the evolution of regulatory standards to enable production. “These breeding methods are going to provide some great opportunities to…
Investment in Sterile Navel Orangeworm Project Keeps Rearing Facility Open
…on the almond production side,” said Josette Lewis, Director of Agricultural Affairs at ABC. “The research that we’re funding right now is really to test out the viability of this…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. The proposed projects should augment existing NRCS technical tools (planning, assessment and/or delivery) to better facilitate conservation on…
Conservation Stewardship Program Applications Due by May 10
…will now also provide specific support for organic activities, including transitioning to organic production. There is also a special conservation initiative for specified producers that have maintained cropland base acres….
Follow the Basic Steps for Stewardship of Treated Seed
…Stewardship is a partnership between ASTA and CropLife America, with support from: Agricultural Retailers Association, American Farm Bureau Federation, American Soybean Association, National Corn Growers Association, National Cotton Council, National…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…issue payments by the statutory deadline. Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund: The Pima Agriculture Cotton Trust Fund application period closed March 15, 2019. FAS reviewed 8 affidavits and is on course…
2017 Census of Agriculture Data Now Available
…million farms and ranches, the 76,865 making $1 million or more in 2017 represent just over 2/3 of the $389 billion in total value of production while the 1.56 million…
Secretary Perdue Statement on Vietnam’s Ban on the Importation of Glyphosate
…of glyphosate: “We are disappointed in Vietnam’s decision to ban glyphosate, a move that will have devastating impacts on global agricultural production. As I’ve often said, if we’re going to…
More California Asparagus Acres Going Under
Another well-known California asparagus grower is taking out production. Acres of California land pushing out asparagus has continued to dwindle for the last several decades. AgNet West talked to Klein Family…
Tamarixia and Other Biological Control Efforts to Stop ACP
…total we’ve released over 12 million since we started doing releases and we’re increasing production all the time, so the future looks good.” The Tamarixia program plays an important part…
Farm City Newsday Friday, 04-05-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering the production of quality seed for a growing hemp…
USDA Census of Agriculture One Week Away
…on Thursday, April 11, at noon ET. The full Census report will include millions of data points, including number of farms, land in farms, total value of production, demographics, and…
Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops
…include several aspects of production that will help a grower’s orchard perform efficiently, maximizing yield potential. Listen to Cooper’s full interview. Almond Update: Maximize Yields with New CASP Workshops About the Author…