…deadline. Of the small number of producers who have not certified their conservation compliance, USDA records suggest the majority are no longer farming or may have filed forms with discrepancies…
The Western View: New Technology, New Opportunity
New technology brings new opportunity Technology Compared to other industries, technology has been slow to make a big impact on farming. But lately some exciting new developments in technology have…
California to the Midwest: Interview with South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard
…Dakota winters? Weather Challenges Daugaard on dairy locations within the state Dairy locations Daugaard on the dairy-friendly nature of the area Dairy friendly areas Daugaard’s final thoughts for California dairy…
Neighboring Crops Increasing Cotton Pest Pressures
…Bob Hutmacher says a lot of attention has been devoted to finding a way to keep those lygus populations in those fields so they don’t migrate to neighboring cotton. He…
The Western View: It’s Summer and Sabrina’s AWOL
…it’s the long sunny summer that makes this such a wonderful farming region – that’s a little consolation for enduring the heat. But the boss? She’s gone where it’s nice…
Agri View: Bee Possibilities
Everett Griner talks about new thoughts on bee preservation in today’s Agri View. Bee Possibilities…
Almond Board of California Announce $2.5 M Towards Water Efficiency, Bee and Farming Research
…honey bee pest and disease management, nutrition and honey bee forage, lack of honey bee genetic diversity, impact of pesticides, and technical assistance for beekeepers. Continued support for the California…
Allergen-Free Peanuts Lead USDA Report Highlighting New Innovations in Ag
…of nitrogen in the soil that is available to a plant, reducing costs for farmers while benefiting the environment; Improved information on non-honey bee pollinators and methods for trapping bees…
Wisconsin Farm Tour
This slideshow requires JavaScript. Sabrina Hill is out today on a Wisconsin farm tour learning about hops farming….
Pest Pressures at Midseason Cotton Update
This slideshow requires JavaScript. A midseason cotton update brought Central Valley growers together to talk about an unpredictable season so far. The San Joaquin Sustainable Farming Project held its midseason…
Agri View: Butt Heads
Everett Griner talks about goat farming finding new interest in today’s Agri View. Butt Heads…
Pruning Importance and Long-Term Goals
…at high-density farming, but that can be an expensive endeavor. Fabor said although there’s some hope with the new technique and its ability to produce more yield, he’s only seen…
Agri View: Bee-ing Informed
Everett Griner says colony collapse disorder is everyone’s problem in today’s Agri View….
National Pollinator Celebration
Cathy Isom fills us in on the place to BEE to celebrate National Pollinator’s Week. National Pollinator Celebration Learn more about National Pollinator Week celebration….